Steam Deck 2 getting closer but hardware still not quite there yet

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/steam-deck-2-getting-closer-but-hardware-still-not-quite-there-yet/

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Jestzer@lemmy.world · 36 pts · 68d

Given the price of everything, it’s hard to be excited about this. I’ll probably stick with what I have and get used hardware if I’m hard-pressed to get something more.

jordanlund@lemmy.world · 30 pts · 68d

I don't see it happening before the AI bubble pops, and after it pops we'll all be too busy scavenging to play games. 😉

cron@feddit.org · 16 pts · 68d

If a Steam Deck 2 costs more than 1000 euro/usd, I'm not interested. The original Steam Deck was interesting to me because it was cheaper than a gaming PC.

massive_bereavement@fedia.io · 12 pts · 68d (5 replies)

ARM processor instead of x86?

mrfriki@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 68d (2 replies)

That's my secret hope, since they already have the Frame on ARM. This would make the release of a separate ARM based Steam OS more likely and my tablet will be very thankful for that.

nialv7@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 67d (1 reply)

There is already an arm version of the steam client you can download right now.

mrfriki@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 67d

I'm talking about the Steam OS, not the Steam client.

SecureTaco@lemmy.asc6.org · 4 pts · 67d (1 reply)

I’ve been using the ARM version on Rocknix and it’s amazing. The power efficiency while maintaining graphic quality is really surprising. I sure hope SteamDeck 2 is ARM. I’d be a little surprised if not.

massive_bereavement@fedia.io · 5 pts · 67d

It would also give an edge to linux-based handhelds compared with windows ones.