Steam Deck - The REAL Switch Pro - February 2022

[Krandor]

Probably deserves it own thread maybe, but Steam announced effectively their own version of the Switch.

https://twitter.com/Steam/status/141...469925378?s=20

[Tyrath]

Oh as if my Steam link wasn't already useless

[Tyrath]

Wait wtf are these garbage storage options

[synistar]

The more important information: https://www.steamdeck.com/en/tech

Processor
AMD APU
CPU: Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)
GPU: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.0-1.6GHz (up to 1.6 TFlops FP32)
APU power: 4-15W
RAM 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM (5500 MT/s)
Storage
64 GB eMMC (PCIe Gen 2 x1)
256 GB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4)
512 GB high-speed NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4)
All models include high-speed microSD card slot

Resolution 1280 x 800px (16:10 aspect ratio)
Type Optically bonded LCD for enhanced readability
Display size 7" diagonal
Brightness 400 nits typical
Refresh rate 60Hz
Touch enabled

Battery 40Whr battery. 2 - 8 hours of gameplay

[Mayareira]

And it’ll be able to play the entire steam library?

Shits serious. This can be a real game changer.

[Corrderio]

If it does flop it could however make quite a nifty emulator

[Eragon]

Even more than that, it's like a regular PC so you should be able to play games from other libraries like Gamepass, Origin, etc. Also the potential to run emulators.

[Krandor]

Yeah by default it's running SteamOS but they've already said you could just wipe it and install Windows or whatever if you wanted.

[Nitsuki]

The prices are steep but the specs are pretty good.

[Mrf]

I think the 256 GB NVME model should be ideal, then you can pair it with as many microSD cards as you want for further storage needs.

All the great games I already own on steam, plus a quality platform to run emulators.

I'm pretty happy Nintendo didn't announce a Switch Pro since a mobile steam platform is even better for my use.

I just noticed they have a 48 hour priority reservation window for Steam accounts that have made a purchase prior to June 2021. Such a great way to combat bots so that actual customers can get first priority.

[carlweathers]

Not a fan of the Apple-like storage prices, but I’m interested. Ever since I got my switch I’ve been part of that crowd who wants everything ported to Switch because it makes it easy to game without being needed to sit in front of my PC/TV, so its perfect for RPGs. This seems to be the perfect answer to that. Not a fan of the pitiful storage though.

[Xno Kappa]

[Qalbert]

Elgato picked a shitty day to announce their new Stream Deck

[Zealot]

Pre-orders go live in about 15 minutes, I think I'll grab one of these. Bringing my PC games with me when I travel is a pretty invaluable service.

[Salodin]

Lmfao

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[Salodin]

Pre-orders go live in about 15 minutes, I think I'll grab one of these. Bringing my PC games with me when I travel is a pretty invaluable service.

Agreed. I was willing to entertain the idea of a switch pro, but now that that dream is dead this thing coming in the save the day like bam

The timing is incredible to be honest, and this price is tempting.

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[Mrf]

And.... we crashed the website

[xElipsis]

I spammed F5 a few seconds before 1PM and it showed available. Reserved the 512 GB model and received the order confirmation to my email. Are they just going to fill the orders of all reservations, or any idea if they have limited quantity at this point?

[Andalusian girls]

i dunno about the ergonomics i'd like to get one of these bitches in my hands before buying. but specs grand for the price (tho the 64GB model is kinda miserable) and having access to your PC library on the move is hard to beat.

[Zealot]

Got to the purchase screen, been "working" my confirmation for a couple minutes now.