Source is KeplerL2, who is generally considered a reliable source for insider hardware info, particularly on AMD GPU hardware and AMD SoC for consoles.
Previously I would have personally estimated Steam Deck 2 to release mid 2026-early 2027, but the recent info about an upcoming Steam Machine made me think that maybe I should push back that estimate.
Of course even if we assume this is reliable insider info, a lot can change in couple years, so things can definitely change.
I want to get a steamdeck but I feel (felt?) I’m too late in so I figured I’d just wait for the second one…
Same…I was thnking of getting one Q1 2026… Might just wait it out I guess . maybe firmer date by then?
That’s a fair reason IMO. However, knowing that it might be a few years out, then it becomes “is it worth the wait”