Valve reportedly develops new Steam console to challenge PlayStation 5

techradar.com February 4, 2025, 08:00 PM UTC

Valve is rumored to be developing a new "Steam console" that could feature the RDNA 4 Radeon RX 9070 GPU. This would allow for a hybrid gaming experience similar to the Steam Deck, potentially increasing competition with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The speculation comes as Valve reportedly works on driver support for the RX 9070 GPU. If true, this console could offer gamers access to a wider library of games, including some that were previously PlayStation exclusives. Sony has faced criticism over its recent PS5 Pro upgrade, which many fans find expensive. A new Steam console could challenge Sony to improve its offerings in the gaming market.


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