If you’re hoping to get the Steam Deck as soon as it’s released, scheduled for tomorrow, you’ll have to wait a bit longer. In fact, on the occasion of the launch, Valve published a blog post explaining that the addon will be available at a later date, without providing an exact date. The manufacturer also states that the console is not more powerful with the latter.
At Valve, the funds are organized and the final preparations are settled. Steam Deck will launch tomorrow. Faced with an army of impatient players, the manufacturer wanted to clarify some details in a blog post. Delivery date, order processing, but also the availability of accessories. In fact, the company focused on the condition of the pavement, which explains thisIt will not go on sale the same day.
Thus, Valve explains that despite its efforts, it has not been able to guarantee the availability of its dock since launch. “It won’t happen as soon as we’d like, but we look forward to telling you more soon. We plan to make it available in late spring.” So there is no exact date, but an estimate: the pavement will go down, if all goes well now From 4 to 5 months.
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The Steam Deck will only be available in a few months
In addition, Valve states that the dock does not increase Steam Deck performanceAs with the Nintendo Switch. Therefore its interest lies only in the fact Broadcast the image to an external monitor via USBBe it a computer or a TV screen. Therefore, it is by no means necessary, and as the manufacturer specifies, a USB-C cable is more than enough to recharge its battery.
Finally, Valve reminds people who pre-ordered steam surface that they will have 72 hours to complete the purchase from the site. Once this time is up, priority will be given to the next person in line. If by your side you are still hesitant to get the console, you can always Test the compatibility of your Steam library To get a better idea of what awaits you.
source: valve
