Valve announces that the Steam Deck is now available for purchase without reservation, nearly eight months after its initial release.
Steam Deck is now available for purchase without reservation, nearly eight months after its initial release. The company’s Steam Deck updates, which also include the official docking station and a number of new software features, are highlighted by the much-anticipated announcement.
The Steam Deck was first announced by Valve in July 2021, with a December 2021 launch date anticipated. However, the Steam Deck’s release was postponed because Valve was unable to meet the demands of eager gamers due to supply chain issues. Reservations were required for the gaming system’s launch in February 2022, and the online queue quickly filled up. Despite this restriction, Valve has shipped more than a million Steam Decks.
Steam Deck is now available for purchase without reservation, nearly eight months after its initial release. The company’s Steam Deck updates, which also include the official docking station and a number of new software features, are highlighted by the much-anticipated announcement.
The Steam Deck was first announced by Valve in July 2021, with a December 2021 launch date anticipated. However, the Steam Deck’s release was postponed because Valve was unable to meet the demands of eager gamers due to supply chain issues. Reservations were required for the gaming system’s launch in February 2022, and the online queue quickly filled up. Despite this restriction, Valve has shipped more than a million Steam Decks.
Lastly, Valve has increased its manufacturing capacity to the point where it can provide the Steam Deck to fans without any reservations. Those who have already reserved a Steam Deck are prepared to receive their gaming system via mail. The Steam Deck is currently shipping to the European Union, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
In the most recent update, Valve also made the Steam Deck’s official docking station available. The Steam Deck dock was first shown to fans at the Tokyo Game Show 2022. The docking station can connect to a variety of displays and peripherals and has three USB A 3.1 ports, a USB C power port, DisplayPort and HDMI video output ports, and a gigabit Ethernet port. Although Valve recommends using the official docking station to prop up the Steam Deck and view the screen, the system can also be used with USB hubs or docks purchased from other sources.
Valve also released software updates for the Steam Deck that added new features and fixed bugs in addition to these hardware releases. The docked mode improvements include new resolution and scaling settings as well as improved display compatibility. The responsiveness of the touchscreen has also been improved, virtual menus have been redesigned, and offline mode stability has been improved. For Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, on-screen keyboards have been added. These additional languages are available now that the Steam Deck is available in Japan and other Asian markets.
The Steam Deck’s accessibility and adaptability are only strengthened by these most recent additions. Valve has solicited user feedback throughout the development of the Steam Deck and even after its release, and the company has consistently responded positively. The system’s enhancements with each Steam Deck beta update demonstrate the company’s willingness to listen to players. according to Valve, the reservation system may need to be reinstated depending on how quickly orders are received.
The developer expressed confidence in its ability to meet demand. However, the return of the Steam Deck reservation requirement will not come as a surprise given the growing popularity of handheld PC gaming.
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