It is also the first third-party device to natively support SteamOS ( but it can also come with Windows installed). It sports a 1920x1080 resolution screen and has an optional 4G LTE module for mobile connectivity. Like the AYANEO 2, it can also be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM and two terabytes of internal storage. The GPD Win 4 is the second serious Steam Deck contender that also uses the aforementioned AMD 6800U chip.īut unlike the AYANEO 2 and most handheld PCs, the WIN 4 has a built-in sliding physical keyboard with a complete QWERTY layout. You can preorder the AYANEO 2 on Indiegogo. Currently, the AYANEO 2, like most devices in this list, uses Windows, but a Linux-based AYANEO OS is said to be coming in the future. It comes with a screen with a 1920x1200 resolution, hall-sensing joysticks and trigger buttons, and can be configured with up to 32 GB RAM and an internal drive of up to two terabytes. Although coming in at a higher price ( it starts at around $999), it is a much more capable device, especially at higher TDPs, thanks to the AMD 6800U chip it uses. We've talked about the AYANEO 2 several times here on overkill - we consider it one of two main competitors to the Steam Deck. There is still no release date, but you can register your interest on Best Buy and Asus' website. While the device hasn't been officially released yet, and Asus has yet to share any specs, we've talked to a few sources and currently believe Asus's first handheld to be about 20-30 percent better performing than the Steam Deck, and might come in at a similar price to the most expensive Steam Deck.
🎮 The best alternatives to the Steam Deck Asus ROG AllyĪnnounced on April 1st, the Asus ROG Ally is considered to be one of the first serious competitors to the Steam Deck. So, here's a roundup of the most exciting alternatives and Steam Deck competitors currently on the market or to be launched very shortly. In some cases, depending on your needs, another device might even be a better choice than Valve's solution. Of course, this doesn't mean that the Steam Deck is the only option you should consider when shopping for a handheld gaming PC in 2023, even if it is the most popular option right now. However, it took Valve and the release of their portable to really bring plenty of eyeballs to this growing market and move it from a niche subsection of the PC gaming community to something attracting a much bigger audience. These are the best Steam Deck alternatives currently on the market, ranging from upgrade picks to cheaper handhelds.īefore the Steam Deck, several brands released handheld gaming PCs in a portable, small form factor.
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