• I just realized something…

    At some point, Valve will release a Steam Deck 2 - It will be slimmer and even better than the first. Maybe in a couple of years I am guessing

    Then that will be it because other companies will be releasing cheaper devices with their Steam OS. Steam simply cannot compete with them on price, and the feature set (other than faster chips) will mostly be locked in.

    In short, there will be now Steam Deck 3 - Gaben strikes again

    • Half Life 3 - Hybrid Action Shooter / Alternate Reality Game.

      Is that random person you are walking past in AD 2038 a PMC guarding your local refugee camp after climate change has destroyed the world’s economy?

      Now theyre a Civil Protection Officer!

      Then the game instructs you to find a real life crowbar and present it to the Steam Deck 3 camera for verification.

      HEV suit voice: You know what to do.

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      Steam can definitely compete with them on price. It runs steam out of the box; and they can expect to make some sales on that. OEM margins are already razor thin, and Valve has a major leg up on them.