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Games & Commerce
Steam Deck 2 needs upgrades in display, performance, price, durability and battery to compete in 2027
Valve\'s next-generation handheld gaming PC, the Steam Deck 2, will need broad improvements to stay competitive in 2027, including its display, performance, price, control durability and battery, an analysis said. As rivals move to higher resolutions and refresh rates, the Steam Deck 2 is expected to support at least 1080p and 120Hz. It should also improve power efficiency, maintain sub-$1,000 pricing for key models, adopt more durable sticks and expand battery capacity.
Games & Commerce
Valve Steam Machine sells out in Japan; preorder rights resold in U.S. and cheap copies appear in China
Valve\'s gaming PC, the Steam Machine, sells out shortly after its release in Japan, while resale of purchase reservation rights at a premium has emerged in the United States. At the same time, low-priced products with a similar design have appeared in China. With official supply failing to keep pace with demand, reservation-right trading and sales of unofficial alternatives are spreading. Questions have also been raised over the specifications and reliability of the Chinese products, along with import and security risks.
Industry
When will memory prices fall? Industry on alert as Q3 gains seen at up to 50 percent
Memory prices could rise sharply in the second half of 2026, with one analyst forecasting a 40 to 50 percent quarter-on-quarter jump in the third quarter and a further 30 to 40 percent rise in the fourth. The outlook cites cloud companies securing a large share of output and seeking sizable advance payments. Other forecasts are lower. Signs of stress are also emerging in older DDR2 and DDR3 markets, and firms warn costs could hit PC and laptop prices.
