Steam Deck still worth it in 2026 amid price rise and competitors
They publishedIs the Steam Deck still worth it in 2026?
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Who
What
- Steam Deck faced a $300 price increase by 2026 amid a broader hardware price surge.
- Competitors like Asus ROG Xbox Ally, Ally X, and Lenovo Legion Go offer higher performance.
- Legion Go models with detachable controllers differentiate them from the Deck.
- Nintendo Switch 2 remains a cheaper option and supports Nvidia DLSS and HDR.
- Steam Deck remains viable for Steam-only, less-demanding games and longer battery life.
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topics: Gaming · language: eng
topics: Gaming · language: eng
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