Even though the Steam Deck OLED was released just about a year ago, people are already clamoring for whatever follow-up Valve has in the works. In classic Valve fashion, the company’s mentality is to only update the system when the time is right.
Forgoing the traditional hardware update that many other handheld PC companies undergo is a unique decision, but it's not one we’re surprised Valve has chosen to make.
So, despite PC handheld competitors now outperforming the Steam Deck in almost every way, Valve maintains that it's still not time for a hardware upgrade.
In their interview with reviews.org earlier this month, Valve discussed precisely why they’re okay forgoing these more streamlined upgrades. This led us to understand how and why the probable Steam Deck 2 has all the means to blow the competition out of the water.
Controlling the industry's most successful PC gaming marketplace allows Valve to avoid the rules competitors must follow.
Not only do they refuse to reveal and release projects until the moment they’re finished, but their marketplace's insane reach allows them to sell their devices right on their very own storefront.
Although we got the Steam Deck OLED update last year, one...
