Valve predicts Steam Deck 2 to be released by 2025 with an OLED model unveiled.

If you’re considering buying a Steam Deck, now might be the perfect time. Valve, the company behind the Steam Deck, is set to launch a new OLED model in less than a week. While this new OLED model is a nice upgrade, the true successor of the Steam Deck is still a couple of years away.

The similarities between the Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch are hard to ignore. Both devices are meant to be handhelds that you can play on the go, and they can also be hooked up to a TV like a traditional console. With the OLED model, the similarities between the two devices are only set to increase.

Valve has not only confirmed the existence of a successor to the Steam Deck, but they have also provided a more specific launch window for it. According to the company, the Steam Deck 2 should be out by 2025 or 2026. This is hardly surprising, as the original Steam Deck has been a runaway success since its launch in February 2022.

Product designer Lawrence Yang provided a bit more insight on the Steam Deck 2. He said that the console would be powered by ‘next generation’ power, and that Valve is committed to long-term support. Yang also mentioned that ‘a lot of folks at the company are excited about this product’.

It’s worth noting that even with the Steam Deck 2 on the horizon, the OLED model is still worth considering. It launches next week on November 16th, and it comes with a number of improvements. These include a better OLED display, a longer battery life, faster download times, a bigger fan, and a reduced weight.

If you’re interested in pre-ordering the OLED model, you can do so through Valve’s website. The cheapest model comes with 256 GB of storage space and costs £349. If you want more storage space, you can get the 512 GB model for £479 or the 1 TB model for £569.

Whether you’re considering the new OLED model or the Steam Deck 2, now is certainly a good time to invest in a Steam Deck. With the launch of the OLED model next week and the Steam Deck 2 coming in two or three years, you’re sure to have plenty of options to choose from.

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