Valve has not provided any updates regarding its upcoming handheld device, the Steam Deck 2. During a recent briefing, Valve software engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais stated that the discussion would not focus on the Steam Deck, although he emphasized that the lessons learned from it would inform their new product announcements.
There has been no confirmation on whether new drift-resistant TMR joysticks, which are being introduced in the Steam Controller and Steam Frame’s wands, will feature in a future version of the Steam Deck. Valve hardware engineer Steve Cardinali mentioned that the company is continuously exploring ways to enhance the Steam Deck but currently has no intentions of offering the TMR joysticks as an upgrade for the original model.
While Valve has confirmed that sequels to the Steam Deck are planned, it has also stated that there is no urgent timeline for their release. Griffais has expressed a desire for a notable leap in performance and efficiency before launching a successor. Valve’s Lawrence Yang reiterated this goal, indicating that the company aims to achieve significant advancements in computing power without compromising battery life.
A significant question remains: can Valve find such an improvement in performance and efficiency using x86 architecture? Initially, there was consideration for the standalone VR headset to utilize the Steam Deck’s chip. However, recent announcements reveal that the Steam Frame will use an Arm processor, which raises potential questions about future handheld devices. Griffais noted that he sees considerable potential in Arm technology for handheld applications. Additionally, it is possible that Valve has identified a suitable chip for the next Steam Deck within AMD’s upcoming roadmap, as was done for the original model.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/818313/valve-has-no-news-about-a-steam-deck-2