> I predict a Steam-based console comparable to the Xbox or PS5 Theres this perception that the Deck SoC is fully custom (and therefore Valve ordering another

> I predict a Steam-based console comparable to the Xbox or PS5 Theres this perception that the Deck SoC is fully custom (and therefore Valve ordering another from AMD or upgrading it is quite possible). But the initial capital costs for such a thing are enormous... probably 10 figures if its a big chip on a cutting edge node now. The Deck just doesn't have the kind of volume the PS5/XSX do. Hence this old leak makes me think Van Gogh is a laptop part that OEMs (other than Valve) just didnt pick up: https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-mobile-apus-for-2021-2022-detailed-first-navi2-igpu-coming-with-vangogh https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-mobile-apus-for-2021-2022-de... Same goes for the screen. I dont think Valve is custom ordering the LCDs (otherwise they would be VRR), and they aren't going OLED unless they stumble upon an existing part thats just right. Again, Nintendo is big enough to amortize away a custom OLED.