Source is KeplerL2, who is generally considered a reliable source for insider hardware info, particularly on AMD GPU hardware and AMD SoC for consoles.

Previously I would have personally estimated Steam Deck 2 to release mid 2026-early 2027, but the recent info about an upcoming Steam Machine made me think that maybe I should push back that estimate.

Of course even if we assume this is reliable insider info, a lot can change in couple years, so things can definitely change.

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[–] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

See other comments, this was on purpose to make it more portable. The deck doesn't need to be a powerhouse, it needs to be portable. We already have powerhouse desktops

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago*

    The ROG Xbox Ally X is rumored to target 1080p at $899.99, ONEXPLAYER has models using the latest and greatest AMD AI 9 HX and 144hz at $900~$1K-ish, Aya Neo and GPD Win have some too.
    There's plenty options for "Powerhouse portables", you just gotta be willing to pay for 'em.

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