The Steam Deck is dead –I tried a new SteamOS handheld that marks its future
Well, at CES 2025, the reveal of a third-party SteamOS handheld, the Lenovo Legion Go S, paves the way – and it's "the first of many" from various potential makers, signalling what I think could be the death of the Steam Deck and the birth of, well, spiritual Steam Deck-like successors.
Lenovo makes its new Legion Go family official, and I'm fixated on the handheld maker's $499.99 "Steam Deck"
Following months of rumors, the new Lenovo Legion Go S has finally arrived, and I'm pretty hyped to see there's a SteamOS version. While I wouldn't go as far to call the laptop maker's new handheld a Steam Deck, it should help normalize PC operating systems that are actually build for portable play.
Lenovo’s new Z2 handheld is the Steam Deck we’ve all been waiting for
It might be Lenovo's worst-kept secret, but a new version of the Legion Go packing SteamOS is coming soon. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Hands-on: The Steam OS-powered Lenovo Legion Go S is like a Steam Deck from a parallel universe
Lenovo has just announced the first licensed Steam OS handheld, and a short time with the device reveals a familiar experience.
CES 2025: Finally, SteamOS Runs on a Handheld Other Than the Steam Deck
Lenovo announced that its upcoming Legion Go S PC gaming handheld will be the first non-Valve device to include SteamOS, although a Windows option will still be available.
Refurbished Steam Deck OLEDs are currently available from Valve
Valve started selling refurbished models of its Steam Deck OLED handheld last month, but quickly went out of stock. If you missed your chance to save over $100 on a Steam Deck OLED, refurbished models of Valve’s handheld are currently back in stock,
AMD Announces New Ryzen Z2 Processors for Gaming Handhelds Including Steam Deck
AMD has announced three new Ryzen Z2 processors for gaming handhelds ahead of its CES 2025 keynote presentation. All three APUs will target different power levels, though only the highest-tier chip, the Z2 Extreme, uses a newer CPU architecture.
4 Steam Deck Competitors To Watch For In 2025
Looking for a new gaming handheld in 2025? Here are four Steam Deck competitors announced at CES 2025 to add to your shortlist.
Should You Wait for the Steam Deck 2? I Didn’t
The Steam Deck 2 is expected in either 2025 or 2026 with big improvements to performance, VRR support, memory and storage improvements, and potential other benefits like Hall Effect sticks and triggers likely.
Lenovo’s new Steam Deck rival is first in line to run SteamOS
It’s far from the most powerful gaming handheld, but Valve’s Steam Deck still leads the pack thanks to Valve’s streamlined SteamOS software. No surprise, then, that rivals are chomping at the bit to offer handhelds of their own running the Linux-based OS instead of Windows.
Sorry, Valve Just Silenced All Those Steam Deck 2 Rumors (Again)
It’s CES season, and that usually means an abundance of hardware news, leaks, and broken embargoes. So, about all those juicy Steam Deck 2 rumors you're
Nvidia GeForce Now set to get a lot better on Steam Deck – and that's great news for playing AAA games on Valve's handheld
GeForce Now gives you access to over 2,100 games which continues to expand with new additions such as the upcoming Doom: The ...
Save a huge 20% on a Steam Deck OLED from Valve, while stocks last
Valve has released new refurbished stock of its Steam Deck OLED gaming handheld PC, saving you up to $130 compared to buying ...
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Wireless HORIPAD for Steam gets a firmware fix for the Steam Deck OLED
If you plan on picking up the Wireless HORIPAD for Steam for use with a Steam Deck OLED, you'll likely want to upgrade the ...
Steam Deck OLED vs Steam Deck: comparing design, specs, performance, and more
Valve's upgraded Steam Deck boasts a vivid OLED display, high-quality design and build, and is competitively priced - but may ...
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Valve immediately shuts down upgraded Steam Deck “leaks” as rumours spread online
A Valve developer has shut down rumours of a more powerful Steam Deck SKU releasing with AMD Z2 APU at the heart of its ...