Five things that the Steam Deck 2 needs to feature to compete with its rivals in 2027... and beyond
The original Steam Deck is considered underpowered compared to current rivals that feature superior AMD and Intel APUs. To remain competitive in 2027, Valve must upgrade the Steam Deck 2 with a 120Hz Full HD OLED display as a standard feature. The article argues that failing to match the display standards of competitors like the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go would render the new device unviable.
- ▪The first-generation Steam Deck used a semi-custom AMD APU with a 1280 x 720p resolution, which is now outclassed by rivals.
- ▪Competing handhelds such as the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go utilize 1080p or higher displays with refresh rates of 120Hz or more.
- ▪Valve needs to implement a 120Hz 1080p OLED display on the Steam Deck 2 to meet current market expectations.
- ▪The article suggests that resolutions above 1080p are inefficient for small handheld screens, making Full HD the optimal target for the next model.
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Computing Gaming Computers Gaming PCs Five things that the Steam Deck 2 needs to feature to compete with its rivals in 2027... and beyond Features By Aleksha McLoughlin Published 20 September 2026 Road to redemption? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Valve) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter When the original Steam Deck was first announced back in mid-2021, it was a revelation. Valve proved that handheld gaming PCs could be cost-effective and still powerful enough to run demanding software at playable framerates.
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