I am not a big fan of video games. Right now I spend my downtime with PPSSPP, which is an emulator for the now discontinued PSP, but real gamers like newer consoles or more powerful PCs. Between these two types of players, I that most opt for a computer, which is why I was partly surprised to read that Valve announced Steam deck.
As we can guess from its name and the header image, Steam Deck will be a console that will not only be compatible with Steam, but that will be the place from where the games will be obtained. On the official website they promote it as a console that turns on, puts in the username and password and starts playing our Steam library.
Steam Deck Specifications
- Zen 2 + RDNA 2 processor offering more than enough performance to run the latest AAA games in highly efficient surround power.
- Cross on the left and 4 buttons on the right.
- Analog sticks, 4 triggers and 4 buttons on the grip.
- Two trackpads.
- 7 inch touch screen.
- Gyroscope.
- High fidelity sound.
- 7 or 8 hours of autonomy.
- SD card slot.
- Possibility of connecting it to an external monitor, mouse and keyboard.
- 64GB, 256GB and 512GB storage.
- Moved by a new version of SteamOS based on Arch Linux and KDE desktop.
- Proton included.
- Detailed list in this link.
The Steam Deck can now be reserved for € 419 for the 64GB version, € 549 for 256G or € 679 for 512GB. They all include a case, but the more expensive ones use faster storage memory and the top of the range also has an anti-reflective screen. Those who decide to reserve it will have it available in December, so it can be a good Christmas gift for gamers.
The question that remains is whether the price is fair or not. We are talking about a portable console capable of moving PC games, which would explain that it has a price similar to that of consoles such as PlayStation and Xbox. The only thing I know is that it is not made for me, someone who is happy finishing games like Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony in PPSSPP.