Valve Still Hunting Magic Chip While Fans Hold Breath Since 2023
KEY POINTS
- ā¢Valve released its full 2026 hardware lineup including the Steam Controller, Steam Machine, and Steam Frame.
- ā¢Designer Pierre-Loup Griffais said the company is still figuring out when and how to deliver Steam Deck 2.
- ā¢Valve confirmed the Steam Deck sequel depends on finding the 'right chip' to maintain performance and battery life.
Valve, the kings of gaming gadget anticipation, finally launched their 2026 Steam hardware trifecta: the Steam Controller, Steam Machine, and Steam Frame, because nobody asked, but hey, new stuff! Meanwhile, Steam Deck 2 fans have been ghosted since 2023, as Valve designer Pierre-Loup Griffais confesses they're busy figuring out 'how and when' to deliver the Deck sequelātranslation: sitting on their hands. Since the original Steam Deck nailed price, performance, and battery life (a holy trinity in tech), Valveās promised no lazy chip sacrifices, hanging Steam Deck 2 hopes on 'the right chip' that's apparently harder to find than true love. All while gamers plot a decade-long vigil at Valve HQ.
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(1 of 3)Valveās version of next-gen innovation is a thrilling game of wait-for-the-perfect-chip, starring fans whoāve aged a bit during the suspense.
Valveās Steam Deck 2: Because why release a product when you can prime your fanbaseās patience muscles indefinitely?
Waiting for Valve to find the right chip is basically the gamified adult version of chasing your lost keys.
Source: Theverge | Published: 9/15/2026 | Author: Sean Hollister
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