Since its launch in 2022, Valve's Steam Deck has racked up a considerable audience and left a lasting impression on the gaming scene. However, three years later, its aging hardware is starting to show, with several manufacturers already on their second iterations of PC gaming handhelds. So, can we expect a Steam Deck 2 to follow? I, like you, dared to dream, but recent speculation may have set us both up for disappointment.
My latest beacon of hope came in the form of a "Plus" version of the custom Aerith APU that powers the Steam Deck, spotted within a shipping manifest by X user Olrak29_.
