FULL VIDEO PODCAST ▼ ▸ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPH0GDUuyeA AUDIO PODCAST ▼ ▸ Spotify: https://bit.ly/bigwigpodSpotify ▸ iTunes: https://bit.ly/bigwigpodApple ▸ RSS: https://bit.ly/bigwigpodRSS SOCIALS ▼ ▸ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigwigpod ▸ Web: https://www.bigwigpod.com/ DESCRIPTION ▼ Valve has finally lifted the veil on their rumoured handheld PC device - known as the Steam Deck. It's a game changer. The Steam Deck is allows you to play games directly from your Steam library and runs a modified Linux-based version of SteamOS. It is powerful enough to run many modern PC games at decent graphics settings, although there are known compatibility issues for certain games. You can suspend games, similar to the Switch or Xbox/PS5, and it can also be used as a PC and docked into a TV or monitor. It will be available in three models: ▸ 64gb - $399 USD ▸ 256gb - $529 USD ▸ 512gb - $649 USD The Steam Deck starts shipping in Dec 2021 (US, Canada, EU, and UK only). Specs: ▸ CPU: AMD Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32) ▸ GPU: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.0-1.6GHz (up to 1.6 TFlops FP32) ▸ RAM: 16 GB DDR5 ▸ Display: 7" diagonal, 1280x800 (16:10), 60Hz IPS LCD touchscreen ▸ Controls: Two analog sticks with capacitive touch, D-pad, face buttons, analog triggers, bumpers, assignable grip buttons, "view" and "menu" buttons, gyro, non-detachable ▸ 2 trackpads: Valve says that they have "55% better latency compared to Steam Controller." ▸ Wired connectivity: USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, USB 3.2 Gen 2 ▸ Battery: 40Whr, "2-8 hours of gameplay" (You can play Portal 2 for 4 hours) ▸ Size: 11.7" x 4.6" x 1.8" (298mm x 117mm x 49mm) ▸ Weight: Approximately 1.47 lbs (669 grams) (~60% bigger/heavier than Switch, almost 6cm longer) ▸ Dock is available but sold separately ▸ DisplayPort and HDMI output, an Ethernet adapter, and three USB inputs ▸ Bluetooth 5.0 with support for any controller, keyboard, or headset (eg Apple Airpods) ▸ You can install Windows and other game stores like Epic or GoG but this will degrade performance Details on potential Australian release: ▸ Not available at launch, not confirmed for Australia yet ▸ "More regions coming in 2022—stay tuned for more info." ▸ Past Valve hardware has taken a while to arrive in Australia: ▸ Valve Link / Valve Controller launched in US on 10 Nov 2015 - came to Australia in Nov/Dec 2016 ▸ Valve Index launched in US on 28 Jun 2019, came to Australia on 18 Aug 2021 ▸ Bigwig's prediction - late 2022 at best