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A new Steam Deck 2 rumor points to a possible 2028 release window amid RAM and storage constraints.
Valve says it wants a meaningful generational leap in compute without sacrificing battery life before shipping the next Deck.
The report notes a potential Steam home page refresh aimed at displaying more games and clarifying recommendations.
The box-office performance of Mario Galaxy Movie is cited as a notable benchmark in the report.
The piece mentions ongoing interest in a Mario-related project and related tech chatter.
The report links the hardware timeline to broader industry rumors about Sony and Microsoft supply chains.
Kotaku notes Valve’s cautious approach to hardware upgrades in response to market constraints.
Insider KeplerL2 is cited as the source of the 2028 release rumor.

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Valve plans Steam Deck 2 for 2028 with a shift to off-the-shelf AMD silicon instead of a semi-custom APU.
The new approach uses off-the-shelf AMD silicon, avoiding the need for bespoke tuning.
The plan aims to mitigate supply chain issues by sourcing readily available silicon.
KeplerL2 on NeoGAF is cited as the source for the 2028 timeline and approach.
The AMD platform could use Zen 6 cores and RDNA 5 GPU IP in an off-the-shelf package.
AMD APUs with configurable TDPs may allow Valve to tailor power for handheld use.
The shift could affect how SteamOS and Proton are optimized for future handhelds.
The article situates the plan within ongoing industry competition in handhelds.
Background context notes Valve’s past Deck success was tied to power, performance, and price balance.
Supply chain shortages of DRAM and NAND are cited as a challenge to be mitigated.

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