TechGamingLong-awaited Steam Deck 2 could actually be a Steam TV box to rival Shield TVValve reportedly working on a set-top-box to connect to your TVWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechGamingLong-awaited Steam Deck 2 could actually be a Steam TV box to rival Shield TVValve reportedly working on a set-top-box to connect to your TVWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Valve reportedly working on a set-top-box to connect to your TV
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Quick SummaryNew code found in the Steam Deck kernel hints that Valve may be working on a new device.But rather than a new handheld, there are clues that it could be a set-top-box.
New code found in the Steam Deck kernel hints that Valve may be working on a new device.But rather than a new handheld, there are clues that it could be a set-top-box.
New code found in the Steam Deck kernel hints that Valve may be working on a new device.But rather than a new handheld, there are clues that it could be a set-top-box.
New code found in the Steam Deck kernel hints that Valve may be working on a new device.
But rather than a new handheld, there are clues that it could be a set-top-box.
TheSteam Deckhas been more successful than even Valve could’ve hoped for, with the OLED model proving as popular as the first-generation handhelds. However, the company may have put plans for a true sequel on ice for now – at least until after it’s next rumoured project.
That’s because it is claimed that Valve’s next product might be astreaming deviceinstead – a set-top-box in the mold of the Nvidia Shield TV,Apple TVorGoogleTV Streamer.
The main thinking comes from Reddit useru/coolbho3k(viaXDA Developers) who spotted that Valve has added HDMI CEC support to Steam Deck’s kernel. The code also references a new CPU called “AMD Lilac”, suggesting that it’s intended for new hardware.
On top of this, there are clues that the hardware will bear some similarities to Google’s ChromeOS devices. The alteration is in the ChromeOS Embedded Controller, for example.
The presence of HDMI CEC would be irrelevant to a Steam Deck considering it’s not permanently connected to a TV, amplifier or soundbar. It’s something you’d more likely find on AV kit. That has lead to the poster thinking Valve is possibly working on its own Shield TV.
“Pure speculation: I’m guessing it’s a console, set top box, or something similar that is supposed to connect to a TV and not a handheld or VR headset, given that HDMI CEC seems to be an important feature. The inclusion of ChromeOS hardware is confusing,” they wrote.
A Steam TV box would be a great idea, to be honest – although it’ll likely be more focused on games thanstreaming services. Still, it’d make sense to also be able to download and install TV apps.
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