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 The recent PlayStation video about the "simulated" technology in development between AMD and Sony engineers that will power the PlayStation 6 was interesting from a geek point of view. But from a gameplay perspective, there is - IMO - no need for a PlayStation 6 for another few years. Especially with the limp Xbox is-it-isn't-it launch .  April 2026 Update:  Compatibility with PS5 and PS4 games seems to be locked-in, as anything the PS6 full fat hardware the portable versions should be able to do as well, with near-invisible trade-offs at the silicon level.  Prices are firming up too with estimates around the PlayStation 6 handheld at between $500 to $700 and a PlayStation 6 at $700 to $1,000, depending on the deepening silicon crisis and Sony's budgeting wizards.  Only a few developers around the world could afford to take advantage of it for AAA+ budget games. Everyone else is still barely cutting the skin of the PS5's power, and most western smaller/indie o...

Steam Deck goes white for winter

 Among the many handheld updates hitting the online stores this winter, one of the more aesthetic tweaks is a white Steam Deck OLED model. Shipping on the 18th of November, the 1TB model will retail for $679 to the usual regions, and - most importantly - come with a case and micro fibre cloth to keep that pristine plastic and paint free from scuffs and finger marks.

Steam Deck white

Otherwise, its business as usual with access to the massive PC library, and console games through various tweaks. With limited numbers available, if you have the funds or a rich uncle, it should make a good addition to your handheld collection, but multiple colour versions of the £180 PSP or 3DS is one thing, having a shelf full of £500+ mega-gadgets does feel excessive. 

Steam Deck white

I love the grey PlayStation-like tone on the buttons, (spot the difference between this and the 30th Anniversary PlayStation Portal) and with competition from the likes of the Ayaneo 3 Evo and many others, hopefully handheld brands will be more innovate stylistically in 2025. 

Check out the Steam Deck page when orders go live. To prevent scalping, accounts need to have made a previous order to qualify and it's one-per-customer. 

The specs remain the same:

  • 1280 x 800 HDR OLED display with premium anti-glare etched glass
  • 7.4" Diagonal display size
  • 90Hz refresh rate
  • Wi-Fi 6E
  • 50Whr battery; 3-12 hours of gameplay (content-dependent)

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