Valve confirms it is “hard at work” on a next Steam Deck, while also focusing on availability of existing Steam Deck units. The company is not yet providing details on the performance targets or timing for “Steam Deck 2,” but it does acknowledge constraints affecting related hardware. In the near term, Valve’s newly revealed Steam Controller is set to launch next week, with the company having already confirmed pricing and a release date. Multiple outlets also point to an ongoing RAM supply problem that affects plans for other devices, including the “Steam Machine” and “Frame,” delaying or limiting their arrival. Within that broader context, Valve says it is trying to prevent current Steam Decks from staying out of stock. While Valve’s messaging indicates that “next-gen” improvements for a future Deck are a work in progress, one report notes that the company’s idea of upgrading performance is not currently achievable given the current limitations. Together, the coverage portrays Valve as balancing development of future handheld hardware with efforts to maintain supply of the existing Steam Deck line amid component shortages.