Overview
- A Thursday leak from hardware watcher KeplerL2 says Valve is targeting 2028 for a Steam Deck successor, though the company has not confirmed any timeline.
- Multiple outlets report that shortages of RAM and NAND flash could push the handheld’s launch into 2029.
- Coverage indicates Valve may skip a semi‑custom chip and use off‑the‑shelf AMD processors, which could let it adopt newer parts if schedules shift.
- Valve engineers have said the next model must deliver a clear jump in performance without shorter battery life, with a 3W to 15W power target that current chips do not meet.
- Some reporting names AMD’s “Medusa” APU, expected around 2027, as the earliest plausible candidate to hit Valve’s efficiency goals, though this remains unconfirmed.