Three years after the launch of Steam DeckValve’s portable console shows its limits in front of ever more greedy AAA games. However, Valve remains firm: No steam deck 2 without a real technological revolution. Explanations.
AAA games that put the steam deck on his knees
The promise of a pocket mini-pc capable of making everything dreams. But recently, some blockbusters like Avowed or Final Fantasy VII Rebirth seriously struggle on the machine. Result: unstable performance, declining graphics and free fall autonomy ⚠️.
This naturally brings a question: When will a real successor?
Valve poses a clear condition
Valve does not want to rush. During an episode of the podcast Moore’s Law Is Dead (relayed by Tom’s Guide), internal sources have indicated that the firm awaited a significant advance in low -consumption processors Before considering a Steam Deck 2.
And this requirement is not trivial, it is not a simple “refrash” like the OLED released recently, but a leap which would fully justify the transition to a new generation.
The rumor of the APU “Magnus”: a hope for the future? ⚙️
At the heart of speculation, a mysterious AMD chip with the code name ” Magnus ». This Outgoing off Could, according to several leaks, offer performance comparable to those of future consoles as PS6 or the Next Xbox.
This chip would represent the level of performance that Valve awaits to make its Credible Steam Deck 2 against the AAA Games of tomorrow. But beware: Magnus would not be ready before 2026even 2027. Patience, therefore …
Many players remain, however satisfied with the current versionwhom they consider as a PS4 portable. Ideal for reliving recent games, without trying at all costs to run the latest titles in Ultra.
Some even prefer this “retro-modest” approach: to enjoy games like Hades, Hollow Knight or The Witcher 3 On mobility, without worrying about the battery or the decreases of Framerate.
No rush, but strong expectations 💭
Valve plays the card of the technological prudenceand we can’t blame him. Make on a chip like Magnus would avoid a simple lukewarm evolution, to aim for a real change of generation.
By then, the Steam Deck OLED There remains the brand’s standard holder. And for many, it is more than enough to occupy the years to come, as the available game library is large and the comfort of use at the rendezvous.
To follow the official announcements of Valve, you can regularly consult the dedicated Steam Deck page on Steam.
While waiting for a new model, it is better to optimize its games and savor the mobile experience … without baking everything in 30 minutes!
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