Steam Deck 2/Lite

[SOXP]

How do you feel about the next Steam Deck having multiple versions? Like an actual Steam Deck, a more powerful one like everyone wants — but then also have a "lite" version. Something like the Switch Lite or Retroid Pocket 5, for less demanding games. Something that is actually pocketable.

I would love that. Valve, listen.

[Electric Cupcake]

As long as they leave the controls alone and don't put them upside down like the Asus perverts.

Analog sticks need to be parallel. ♥♥♥♥ the xbox layout.

Also, the onscreen keyboard has always been a pain in the ass. Even if it would be prone to breakage or wearing out, a slide-out physical keyboard would be nice.

[SOXP]

I personally do not use the touch pads at all, stay for games where I need to do it for some prompt that has no native gamepad support. I think this theoretical Lite version would be fine without them.

[Zef]

Terrible idea, the last thing they need is to fragment their handheld ecosystem.

[SOXP]

In what capacity? That's like saying having different configurations of hardware would fragment the Steam ecosystem.

[Electric Cupcake]

Originally posted by Zef:

Terrible idea, the last thing they need is to fragment their handheld ecosystem.

They're working on drivers for allowing Steam OS on the ROG Ally, so that isn't a huge issue.

Despite supposedly having more powerful hardware, Windows bloat is the main thing holding the Ally back (along with the filthy control layout and bad TDP) compared to the Steam Deck.

[A&A]

Like what?
There is Steam Deck LCD and Steam Deck LCD version and the storage capacity is different.

[SOXP]

I think you mean LCD and OLED. But you've clearly not read the original post.

[A&A]

I know what is written and the different versions is nothing new.
Yes, looking at the two steam decks they come with the same APU, but the lithography used is different, therefore the scenario of TDP beign limited to 15W, you will see that the performance is also different.

Now, creating something with the size of PSP without removing stuff from it is interesting.
Probably they can do it to be tinner, but I am not sure about the rest of it.

[SOXP]

Ayoneo Air did it.

[A&A]

This looks like Poco smartphones to me
Just put in the best processor but ignore the battery temperature which runs at 50C.

Also, with an octa-core processor and 15W TDP, you'll get the same performance of the same processor, but with four cores. This sounds familiar to the MSI claw with their i7 that had like 16 cores or something.

Probably Steam Deck Lite should be a rerelease of the current steam deck, but with newer lithograhy, so you can make it tinner at least. This doesn't mean you can't get rid of some of the buttons.

[SOXP]

I don't agree with anything you're saying.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FDSdKadnbI&t

[D. Flame]

I would have one standardized Steam Deck 2 with a 16:9 screen, BUT the dock should have a slot for an external GPU. That way, when it is docked it can be more or less powerful depending on which GPU that you install on the dock.

[SOXP]

That would be an interesting premise.

[D. Flame]

Originally posted by SpaceCouncil:

That would be an interesting premise.

MIni-PCs, and even the new raspberry pis, are already doing it and getting great results with External GPUs.

Being able to have a portable handheld, that turns into a full powered gaming PC when docked would be the dream:

https://youtu.be/A12a84buBSA?si=Nva1GBe2_EuBrte1

Imagine adding something like a 4090 to a Steam Deck 2.

[SOXP]

I think it'd be a good direction. Or option at least.