{"id":18074,"date":"2026-05-04T10:58:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T03:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/?p=18074"},"modified":"2026-05-04T10:58:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T03:58:30","slug":"steam-deck-2-valve-waits-for-next-gen-chip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/steam-deck-2-valve-waits-for-next-gen-chip\/","title":{"rendered":"Steam Deck 2 not ready yet, Valve waiting for new chips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Valve has again signaled that the Steam Deck 2 is indeed in the works, but the device won't be coming anytime soon. Quoted from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/steam-deck-2-comments-next-gen-performance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Eurogamer<\/a>, Valve is still waiting for hardware developments that are considered feasible enough to provide a new generation of performance leaps. This information comes after Valve programmer, Pierre-Loup Griffais, explained that there is currently no System on a Chip or SoC option that really fits Valve's target for the next handheld PC device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Serious Mode<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/steam-deck-2-valve-waits-for-next-gen-chip\/#Valve_Tidak_Ingin_Sekadar_Upgrade_Kecil\" >Valve doesn't want just a small upgrade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/steam-deck-2-valve-waits-for-next-gen-chip\/#Masalah_Utama_Ada_pada_SoC\" >The Main Problem is with the SoC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/steam-deck-2-valve-waits-for-next-gen-chip\/#Steam_Deck_Saat_Ini_Masih_Relevan\" >Steam Deck is Still Relevant Today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/steam-deck-2-valve-waits-for-next-gen-chip\/#Persaingan_Handheld_PC_Makin_Ketat\" >Handheld PC Competition Gets Tighter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valve_Tidak_Ingin_Sekadar_Upgrade_Kecil\"><\/span>Valve doesn't want just a small upgrade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Steam Deck 2 doesn't look like it's going to be just a slightly faster version of the current Steam Deck. Valve wants the new device to feel like a new generation, not just another hardware refresh. This strategy makes sense, as the handheld PC market has become increasingly crowded since the first Steam Deck was released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many similar devices come with higher specs, but the improvements haven't always felt huge in the portable gaming experience. Valve seems to want to avoid such a situation. The company wants to make sure that the Steam Deck 2 really brings a noticeable change, both in terms of performance, power efficiency, and comfort of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Masalah_Utama_Ada_pada_SoC\"><\/span>The Main Problem is with the SoC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Griffais said that Valve already has a pretty clear picture of the direction of Steam Deck 2. However, the main obstacle is the choice of SoCs available today. SoCs are crucial for devices like the Steam Deck, as these chips combine the CPU, GPU, and various other important components in a single system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For handheld PCs, high performance alone is not enough. The chip must also be power-efficient, not generate excessive heat, and still be suitable for portable devices. If performance goes up but the battery runs out quickly or the device overheats, the gameplay experience may suffer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this, Valve seems to have chosen to wait until the chip technology is completely ready. This approach suggests that the company doesn't want to rush into the trend of releasing new devices every year.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Steam-Hardware-Lineup.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15173\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lineup of Steam Hardware- Courtesy of Valve<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steam_Deck_Saat_Ini_Masih_Relevan\"><\/span>Steam Deck is Still Relevant Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For Steam Deck owners, Valve's statement could be a sign that their devices won't be left behind anytime soon. The Steam Deck 2 is indeed being designed, but there is no official release schedule yet. This means that both the LCD Steam Deck and the OLED Steam Deck still have room to stay relevant for some time to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Potential buyers also don't have to worry too much that a Steam Deck 2 will appear soon after they purchase the current model. If you want to play PC games on a portable basis now, the existing Steam Deck is still an important part of Valve's ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Persaingan_Handheld_PC_Makin_Ketat\"><\/span>Handheld PC Competition Gets Tighter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of Steam Deck has encouraged many companies to enter the handheld PC market. This competition has raised the bar for portable devices. In addition to Windows-based handheld PCs, Valve should also pay attention to other hybrid devices like the Switch 2, especially since technologies like DLSS can help small devices produce better visual quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steam Deck 2 will likely retain Valve's main approach, which is a combination of hardware, SteamOS, flexible controls, and Steam library support. However, Valve seems to want to make sure the next generation comes at the right time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, the message from Valve is quite clear: Steam Deck 2 is in development, but it's not ready to launch. The company is still waiting for a chip that can deliver next-generation performance improvements without compromising the portable gaming experience.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valve kembali memberi sinyal bahwa Steam Deck 2 memang sedang dikerjakan, tetapi perangkat tersebut belum akan hadir dalam waktu dekat. Dikutip dari Eurogamer, Valve masih menunggu perkembangan hardware yang dianggap cukup layak untuk memberi lompatan performa generasi baru. Informasi ini muncul setelah programmer Valve, Pierre-Loup Griffais, menjelaskan bahwa saat ini belum ada pilihan System on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18075,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,5],"tags":[25,65,490,489,269],"class_list":["post-18074","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gadget","category-news","tag-gadget","tag-news","tag-steam-deck","tag-steam-hardware","tag-valve"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/overview_oled.webp","author_info":{"display_name":"Moeka","author_link":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/author\/playeatsleep-fun\/"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18074","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18074"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18074\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18076,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18074\/revisions\/18076"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18075"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18074"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18074"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18074"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}