QuoteThe discussion highlights the challenge Valve faces in developing the Steam Deck 2: While some players primarily want a lightweight, affordable handheld with long battery life, others are looking for more performance to play the latest blockbusters on the go. Combining both could prove difficult.
AMD Z1 APU can be configured down to 9 Watt, Z2 to 6 Watt and Z3 is "15W optimized". 15W native TDP is going to make a Steam Deck 2 larger/heavier/louder. VALVE should ask their Steam Deck users what SD2 they'd prefer and may also offer people to come in and test a larger, 15 Watt, Steam Deck prototype to see how people like it? Or sell a smaller 10W and a larger 15W SD2 (only worth developing if both would sell well (are there people who would get a 15W SD2 that would not get a 10W one?)). A free poll asking people would already be helpful. I'd prefer the current 10W native TDP size envelope one, but if VALVE can keep the same weight in a 15W SD2 (seems kinda unlikely), some customers may accept that too.
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