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[–] CaptDust@sh.itjust.works 75 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

Gonna laugh hard if valve is just sourcing wireless chips from a different vendor and tracking under a new sku

[–] Deconceptualist@lemm.ee 38 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

That's basically all this is, same as they did for other components like fans and SSDs already.

The new wifi chip might be faster or support more recent standards, but that's hardly worth even calling it a product refresh.

I'm disappointed the Verge published these claims of "OMG this is a stealth upgrade!!1" with literally no other evidence.

[–] peter@feddit.uk 34 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

Evidence for: new WiFi chip
Evidence against: valve literally said they weren't going to do it

Conclusion: steam deck 2!!!1!!

[–] M500@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago

I do not believe that Valve would say they were not going to do it then do it.

I just bought a SteamDeck as they said they were not going to release any upgrades. I do not care if it is just minor stuff, but if they release SteamDeck2 with a new CPU, I would be a little frustrated with Valve.

[–] deafboy@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

valve literally said they weren’t going to do it

Raspberry pi said so as well. Month later, the new model was released.

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[–] ShittyBeatlesFCPres@lemmy.world 29 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Amiibo support coming soon! I can’t wait to give Dave the Diver Toad’s hat and diaper outfit.

[–] FARTYSHARTBLAST@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I am more than happy with my current Steam Deck but...

...fukken sold!

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[–] Lenny@lemmy.zip 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Just announce the next VR already, please 😭

[–] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Valve has two different products coming up, I think we're getting both a Deck refresh and a new VR headset. Possibly announced together.

[–] Lenny@lemmy.zip 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I hope so. I was looking to get an Index but then saw rumors online about a possible new version, so I figured I’d wait a little longer for the new tech. That was two years ago 💀

[–] FARTYSHARTBLAST@sh.itjust.works 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Seems crazy early for a refresh...

[–] euphoric_cat@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

because it is, a new model they said wouldn't come out until 2025 or later. these bullshit articles just take the most vague information and try sensationalise it as much as possible

[–] FARTYSHARTBLAST@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

Or it's literally just a different radio chipset lol

[–] twistypencil@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I don't want oled, I don't want 4k. I would like better wifi, lighter, and better graphics capabilities. I can feel the blood returning to my hands when I set the deck down.

[–] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 years ago

Better wifi is basically confirmed, the certification is for a better wifi chip. The APU is the same, so same power, but maybe it could be smaller and lighter.

That said, I think how hard you grip the deck has a bigger impact on your hand circulation. I used to have issues with my hands getting numb, but I was holding the deck too tightly. After adjusting my grip I don't have issues anymore and find it very comfy.

[–] deafboy@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

I don't really mind the weight. It's the shape that I can't stand. Whereas the steam controller is shaped like /0'0\ the deck is shaped like \°| |°/ . Keeping the wrists in such a sharp angle can't be healthy.

[–] ultrasquid@sopuli.xyz 10 points 2 years ago (3 children)

If its slightly smaller and has an OLED screen, then it'll be great. Those are really the only things the current Steam Deck needs.

[–] dom@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'd buy an oled version hands down. Whether smaller or not.

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[–] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It probably could have an OLED screen if the screen was only 5-6". It's easy to get left over OLED screens from phone production in that screen size.

[–] eltimablo@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Phone screens aren't 16:9 anymore though, so they'd probably end up having to cut down a really big phone screen (like 9" or so) or just make it custom.

[–] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 years ago

Ayaneo was able to locate 5.5" 1920x1080 OLED screens for their Air model, so some 16:9 screens are out there.

[–] Privatepower42@fosstodon.org 2 points 2 years ago

@ultrasquid @Fubarberry refresh refresh refresh.

[–] Car@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I hope they revise the daughterboards to reinforce the bumper switches

[–] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 years ago

Yeah, I haven't had an issue with this but it sounds scary. The case I use (Spiggan) does have a part of the case that sticks above the bumpers, so I'm hoping that will protect me if I drop it.

[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 7 points 2 years ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:


The mystery “Valve 1030” that went through South Korea’s National Radio Research Agency has now been definitively identified as a Steam Deck, and it’s our first proof the hardware’s potentially close enough to release to justify showing it to regulators.

Quectel filed for a Class II Permission Change to simply allow its certified Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth chip, the FC66E, to retroactively work in a new Steam Deck, too.

It’s a clever technique — as you can see in the document above, Valve’s supplier is able to argue that the new Steam Deck has a weaker antenna, so its radio emissions don’t need to be retested.

Valve can hide whatever new features it likes behind the Wi-Fi chip certification because these agencies only tend to regulate radio emissions, not other specs.

I have to admit it could simply be an existing Steam Deck with a refreshed radio chip if its previous supplier, Realtek, ran out.

Lynch continues to find code snippets that suggest a wireless PC VR headset is also on the way — I wouldn’t be surprised if Valve announces both items simultaneously.


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[–] DepressedCoconut@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

They are still not selling in Norway. So then I simply dont care.

[–] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 years ago

I'd really like to see the deck more internationally available, Valve's limited experience as a hardware vendor really shows when it comes to the limited availability of the deck.

[–] krolden@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)
[–] FartsWithAnAccent@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

USB10 or why bother?

[–] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Two USB ports would be really nice. Is USB4 able to use an external GPU?

[–] woelkchen@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Is USB4 able to use an external GPU?

Yes but it would be BS to use one with a power-contrained CPU like the Deck's.

[–] vividspecter@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

Yes but it would be BS to use one with a power-contrained CPU like the Deck’s.

You could bump up the resolution and graphical settings at least, even if you're constrained in framerate and in CPU limited games. Although I believe the eGPU support on Linux isn't great at this point either.

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