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Steam Deck

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It's still "years away", similar to the Xbox handheld.

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[–] kittenzrulz123@lemmy.blahaj.zone 13 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

IMO for this to have any chance against the Switch 2 it needs to be able to run PC games. Ps5 is already struggling with very few games (with most of them likely not working in such a handheld format), it needs something to sell on. Meanwhile Microsoft just needs a handheld compatible with gamepass and they're basically set.

[–] MajorHavoc@programming.dev 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Yep. That's the delicious irony here. They could probably release a Linux or Windows based clone next week, if they wanted.

The years of work they're putting in is probably 90% to avoid leaking their game engine on non-proprietary hardware. Which is the same choice that will make it an unprofitable market flop.

If they just released a handheld PC but with their UI and store as default it would probrally make tons of money, of course that means respecting their customers so its unlikely.

[–] woelkchen@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

IMO for this to have any chance against the Switch 2 it needs to be able to run PC games. Ps5 is already struggling with very few games (with most of them likely not working in such a handheld format), it needs something to sell on.

A handheld in development now will have at least launch-PS4 level of performance. Also, PS5 games just need to ship a Low Graphics preset most game developers make for PCs anyway.

[–] kittenzrulz123@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The problem is that handhelds need games that are easy to get and out of. PC has tons of those games while the PS4/PS5 has very few of. Also while some people want to play console games on the go it's less fun on a smaller screen.

[–] woelkchen@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

The problem is that handhelds need games that are easy to get and out of. PC has tons of those games while the PS4/PS5 has very few of.

No idea what you're talking about. The top charting games on Steam Deck are mostly also available ob PS4/5.