As a longtime Steam Deck evangelist (I have two in my home), I’ve long pointed to the console as a fantastic investment. You get a capable piece of kit that can handle a ton of games that have been released in the last few decades, a smooth console-like interface, and all the advantages of the PC ecosystem, like cheap games and free online play. Now, though, the Steam Deck OLED has jumped from $549 to $789 for the 512GB version, meaning a system that was already a little pricier than a Switch 2 is now costing 43% more than Nintendo’s latest hardware. In fact, the 1TB model is now $949, a 46% c
The Steam Deck price hike and MSI's new Claw 8 EX AI+ is more evidence handheld gaming PC prices are out of control… Swipe to scroll horizontally Steam Deck pricing compared Console Price Steam Deck OLED 1TB $949 Steam Deck OLED 512GB $789 Nintendo Switch 2 $449 Asus ROG Xbox Ally X $999 Asus ROG Ally $649 Lenovo Legion Go S $989 PS5 Pro $899 We looked at similarly specced handheld consoles here. …
… Meanwhile, the Steam Deck OLED—as much as I and many others love it—is approaching three years on the market. …
… I’m sure these systems will be expensive, especially as the Steam Deck OLED now costs over $200 more than its original price. …
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… Lastly, Stream Deck compatibility. The Air 99 Wireless features six programmable SD keys powered by the Elgato Stream Deck app, and in theory, these are great and give you quick access to apps and actions to streamline your workflow. …
… With its higher 65W of power though, the Covert Dock 3 also works with the Steam Deck , the ROG Xbox Ally , and virtually every other handheld gaming PC you can think of. …
… Bottom line You can expect more hands-on testing from me in the very near future as I head to Computex. But for now, it's fair to say that if you’ve been waiting for an actual next-generation handheld maybe you’ve been holding onto that Steam Deck for a few years now , it’s happening now . …
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So, to start my thoughts on testing Nvidia RTX Spark laptops , some context is needed. My daily driver is the M5 MacBook Pro for its lightning fast performance and power efficiency to be just as fast on and off the charger, but I have to carry a Steam Deck for the gaming side of it. …
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