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Could the Steam Deck 2 be the first ARM-based PC gaming handheld?
Considering it's said that Valve made a ton of different prototypes for the original Steam Deck, I don't doubt that the company is exploring all options when it comes to the Steam Deck 2's SoC. That could include ARM-based chips like Qualcomm's Snapdragon or the rumored NVIDIA N1X, especially if a performance-to-battery ratio is as important as Valve makes it seem. 👉 I tested 5 PC games on the ASUS Zenbook A16 with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme: Is Windows on ARM improving? Although Nintendo has had massive success using an ARM-based NVIDIA Tegra SoC in its Switch devices, there has y
Will Steam Deck 2 be an ARM-based PC gaming handheld? Here's why I think it could happen based on Valve's current landscape.Top stories
PC handheld pricing is losing players and our community is not shy about saying so
12h agoWinhanced keeps proving that this is what a proper PC gaming launcher should look like
3d agoWho's buying a $1,799 PC gaming handheld when you can get an Xbox Series X, PS5, AND Switch 2 for less?
4d agoSteam Machine CPU benchmark results don't compare well to current handhelds we've tested, but I'm not worried
6d agoI went hands-on with the new Intel Arc G3 Extreme gaming handhelds at Computex
… In any case, the handheld market is experiencing some serious friction, and that's a shame considering the advancements in performance I saw at Computex. Intel's Arc G3 chips seem to be the real deal, and I look forward to having more time with them once the MSI and Acer hardware launches. …
Winhanced just made your handheld a full gaming hub — apps, emulators, and PlayStation support included
… I’ve covered Winhanced quite a bit recently, even giving my full thoughts on why I believe you should use it over the Xbox App on your handheld, alongside the previous update that introduced low-power downloads to Windows handhelds. …
“Acer enters the arena” with an Intel Arc G3 Extreme handheld aimed at the Ally X
… The handheld is expected to launch in October 2026 in North America, Australia, and the EMEA region, though Acer has yet to reveal pricing. Given the current state of the handheld market, it's difficult to make even an educated guess as to what it might cost. …
Will Steam Deck 2 be an ARM-based PC gaming handheld? Here's why I think it could happen based on Valve's current landscape.
… TL;DR: As of 2025, Valve has stated it's waiting for significant SoC performance and efficiency advancements before launching the Steam Deck 2. Could the Steam Deck 2 be the first ARM-based PC gaming handheld? …
"This hardly feels like the time to show off": MSI's powerful gaming handheld hints at a $2,000 price, but wants it?
… Until then, I wouldn't hold your breath for a price change before this launches. …
Winhanced update adds low‑power download mode, making game installs way easier on Windows handhelds
… So, let me know your thoughts on the launcher, whether you’ve already tried it, if this new update is enough to entice you, or perhaps if you use a completely different launcher altogether. …
Xbox handhelds finally get a proper cursor toggle for handhelds and fans are asking why it took this long
Xbox seems to be on a roll lately when it comes to implementing long-requested features , whether you are on console or using a gaming handheld . Now, it is adding a Gamepad Cursor toggle to Xbox Game Bar, letting you control your handheld with a joystick. …
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… If you need protection for your handheld, look no further. …
Lenovo's premium handheld exceeds $2,000 as portable PC gaming becomes unrealistic: "What's the point if hardly anyone can afford it?"
… And let me be clear, I'm not trying to suggest that the Legion Go 2 was ever marketed as an "affordable" handheld; it's quite the opposite. However, I can't entertain the idea that it's worth more than $1,000 above its launch price, either. …