Valve Might Already Be Working On An Upgraded Steam Deck

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Documents submitted to regulators suggest that Valve is already working on a new Steam Deck model, as fans scan over some of the scarce details on the company's latest project. This suggests that, as we approach the Steam Deck's second birthday, Valve has its mid-gen refresh in mind, possibly giving the console a boost in specs, even if it doesn't replace it entirely.

This isn't confirmed, but details gleaned by The Verge suggest this could very well be the case sooner rather than later. These details come from documents detailing a prototype Steam Deck from Valve, which would suggest it wants to make some changes from the model that's currently on the market. It's not clear if this would be a beefier or even lighter model than what we have already, but in any case, a new version could be on the market soon.

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Documents sent to the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have confirmed that Valve wants to launch a new Steam Deck, but so far, that's about all we can say for certain. As noted in the report, there isn't much more to go on right now, leaving us wondering whether this will be a technical upgrade or a cheaper version for those looking to game on a budget.

A less powerful model could go down well right now. As we're in a worldwide cost of living crisis, many have turned to options like the Xbox Series S as alternatives to expensive hardware. Microsoft recently doubled down on this, releasing a new Series S model that comes with more memory for a slight price increase, still much cheaper than an Xbox Series X.

Or, it could be taken in the other direction entirely, being made for those who want a better performance from the Deck. Previous console