➀ NVIDIA的GeForce NOW原生应用现已为Steam Deck带来更多竞争力；
➁ 通过云游戏技术，即使是低端硬件也能运行高性能游戏；
➂ 支持高达4K 60fps的流媒体游戏，并配备HDR10、NVIDIA DLSS 4和Reflex技术；
➃ 提供超过2200款游戏，并可能延长电池寿命至50%；
➄ 允许用户在手持设备上获得RTX 4080 GPU的性能，同时节省电池并避免过热。
Recent #Steam Deck news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The WD Black SN770M 2TB SSD is a great upgrade for the Steam Deck, offering 2TB of storage at a discounted price of $177 on Amazon.
➁ The SN770M uses a small M.2 2230 form factor, making it suitable for compact devices like the Steam Deck.
➂ With sequential read speeds of 5,150 MB/s and sequential write speeds of 4,850 MB/s, this SSD provides fast and reliable performance.
➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 has a significant advantage over other game systems due to its exclusive Nintendo games and accessories.
➁ The Steam Deck offers a vast library of games and competitive pricing, but lacks some of the exclusives found on the Switch 2.
➂ Both devices have their own strengths and weaknesses in terms of hardware, performance, and battery life, making the choice largely dependent on personal preferences and gaming needs.
➀ The Lenovo Legion Go S offers an improved design over its predecessor, but its performance and value are questionable.
➁ The device features a new AMD processor and a smaller display, which impacts its gaming capabilities.
➂ Battery life, audio quality, and upgradeability are also discussed, with some drawbacks noted.
➀ Steam released a record number of games in 2024, with over 18,000 new titles added to the platform; ➁ Despite the record number of games, the platform still won’t do annual releases of its handheld console, Steam Deck; ➂ Steam also encountered a few issues this year, such as clarifying that users don’t technically own the games they buy and dropping support for Windows 7 and 8.
➀ Valve is reportedly preparing a new Steam Controller, codenamed 'Ibex', and a VR controller named 'Roy'.; ➁ The designs for 'Ibex' suggest it will be an evolution of the original Steam Controller with Steam Deck-inspired features.; ➂ The potential features of the 'Ibex' controller include dual trackpads, touch sensitivity, and gyro controls, among others.
➀ PC game development has surged, with 80% of developers focusing on it, up from 66% in 2024.
➁ PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S follow with 38% and 34% respectively.
➂ Web browser game development is also increasing, reaching 16%.
➀ AMD在CES 2025上发布了针对游戏掌机的Ryzen Z2系列处理器，具有RDNA 3图形和FSR技术，预计将用于Valve的Steam Deck更新；➁ Ryzen Z2系列处理器预计将在今年推出，包括联想Legion Go和ASUS ROG Ally等设备；➂ AMD预计游戏掌机市场将继续增长，但尚未公布Z2系列的具体规格。
➀ Steam Replay 2024 provides a personalized summary of your PC gaming activity; ➁ It highlights stats like achievements and playtime; ➂ It reveals the popularity of classics over new releases.
➀ Valve的Proton Experimental更新为SteamOS和Linux增加了DLSS 3帧生成支持；➁ 这项更新为Steam Deck 2使用NVIDIA的新APU铺平了道路；➂ NVIDIA可能在2025年推出首款基于Arm的GeForce RTX APU，Valve可能会考虑将其用于Steam Deck 2。
➀ The new SteamOS 3.6.19 update for Steam Deck improves performance and battery life; ➁ It updates the OS to a more recent Arch Linux base and Linux kernel to version 6.5; ➂ The update includes new Mesa 24.1 graphics driver for better game performance.
1. Valve's Steam Summer Sale offers a 15% discount on the 64GB and 512GB models of the Steam Deck. 2. The sale runs from June 27 to July 11, marking the lowest price for the Steam Deck since its 2022 launch. 3. The 64GB model is now priced at $296.65 USD, and the 512GB model at $381.65 USD.
➀ Valve is releasing the Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White; ➁ The white model has limited quantities and is available in various regions; ➂ The hardware specifications are the same as the 1TB Steam Deck OLED, with a 7.4-inch OLED display, 6nm AMD APU, and 16GB LPDDR5-6400 RAM.
➀ AMD's Ryzen AI 300 series CPUs are now in a handheld gaming PC; ➁ OneXPlayer's Onexfly F1 Pro runs Black Myth: Wukong at 50-60 FPS with low settings; ➃ The device features a 7-inch OLED display, weighing 598 grams, and boasts a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU.
➀ GTA V is no longer officially supported on Steam Deck due to the introduction of anti-cheat measures; ➁ Rockstar Games has added anti-cheat using the BattleEye service, which could lead to game bans for those playing on Steam Deck; ➂ Valve has updated the Steam Store page, removing the Steam Deck 'Verified' badge.
➀ Amazon offers a significant discount on the Lexar 1TB Play microSDXC Memory Card, now priced at $66.49. ➁ This micro SD card is highly compatible with devices like the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and ROG Ally X. ➂ The card provides ample storage and minimal performance impact, making it a great investment for gamers.
➀ Black Myth: Wukong has reached the top of the Steam Deck Top Played chart despite not having Valve's Deck Verified status. ➁ The game is the only one in the top 8 most played Deck games without a green checkmark, indicating compatibility. ➂ Despite high hardware requirements and limited Steam Deck ratings, the game boasts an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating on Steam with over 245,000 reviews.
❶ Valve has updated SteamOS to fully support the DeckHD screen replacement, which offers a resolution upgrade to 1200p. ❷ The update includes patches for display timings and recognition, enhancing the gaming experience on the Steam Deck. ❸ This move by Valve is expected to encourage future support for other display replacements on the Steam Deck and its successors.