4 Steam Deck Competitors To Watch For In 2025
Looking for a new gaming handheld in 2025? Here are four Steam Deck competitors announced at CES 2025 to add to your shortlist.
Lenovo’s new Z2 handheld is the Steam Deck we’ve all been waiting for
We may put handhelds like the Asus ROG Ally and Steam Deck up against each other, but the real power of Valve’s handheld is that it’s affordable. For as good as devices like the original Lenovo Legion Go are, they’re hundreds of dollars more expensive than what you can pick up the Steam Deck for. The Legion Go S with SteamOS is changing that story.
Rumors of a New Steam Deck Shot Down by Valve
Some recently leaked slides had many fans assuming a new Steam Deck was on the way, but Valve wants to set the record straight
Hands-on: The Steam OS-powered Lenovo Legion Go S is like a Steam Deck from a parallel universe
Lenovo has just announced the first licensed Steam OS handheld, and a short time with the device reveals a familiar experience.
Sorry, Valve Just Silenced All Those Steam Deck 2 Rumors (Again)
It’s CES season, and that usually means an abundance of hardware news, leaks, and broken embargoes. So, about all those juicy Steam Deck 2 rumors you're
AMD’s Z2 handheld gaming chips are official — and not coming to a Steam Deck near you
AMD initially said they would come to the Steam Deck (and others) but Valve has categorically denied a Z2 Deck.
Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch 2 face powerful new handheld rival
With CES in full swing, fans are being treated to new hardware announcements from the likes of Acer, Lenovo and more.
Should You Wait for the Steam Deck 2? I Didn’t
The Steam Deck 2 is expected in either 2025 or 2026 with big improvements to performance, VRR support, memory and storage improvements, and potential other benefits like Hall Effect sticks and triggers likely.
Lenovo’s new Steam Deck rival is first in line to run SteamOS
It’s far from the most powerful gaming handheld, but Valve’s Steam Deck still leads the pack thanks to Valve’s streamlined SteamOS software. No surprise, then, that rivals are chomping at the bit to offer handhelds of their own running the Linux-based OS instead of Windows.
Steam Deck will soon officially support GeForce Now, but there's a catch
GeForce Now is officially headed to the Steam Deck and virtual reality headsets, but it may be a while before you can game in ...
Nvidia is bringing a native GeForce Now app to Steam Deck
Nvidia plans to release a native GeForce Now app for Steam Deck “later this year,” according to a blog post. It’s already ...
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GeForce Now will fully support the Steam Deck with HDR, 4K gameplay soon
Nvidia has confirmed that the GeForce Now service will fully support Valve's Steam Deck handheld soon with more quality ...
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Native GeForce Now App Coming to Steam Deck Later This Year
Nvidia has announced that it's releasing a native GeForce Now app for Steam Deck later this year, so you won't need to use ...
NVIDIA's native GeForce NOW app is coming to the Steam Deck
NVIDIA is launching a native GeForce Now app on the Steam Deck and browser versions on major mixed reality headsets including ...
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Valve confirms a public beta of SteamOS is coming as 'SteamOS expands beyond Steam Deck'
With the announcement of the Lenovo Legion Go S as the first third-party SteamOS device, Valve have now officially announced ...
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Razer Is Releasing A Handheld Dock For Steam Deck, PC Handhelds, And Mobile Devices
Razer has announced a new dock for mobile gaming devices: the Razer Handheld Dock Chroma. Described as a versatile hub that ...
PS4 Emulation On Steam Deck Just Hit A Surprising Milestone
The wizards behind the ShadPS4 project have given Steam Deck owners yet another gift, and it's one more argument for Valve's ...