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Despite the delay, it’s already a hot commodity. Valve introduced its Nintendo Switch-like portable PC gaming device on July 15, and the next day, its site was bombarded by people trying to snag reservations

This depends on whether you want to put your money behind a company that’s done amazing things with its software but has made some questionable decisions with its hardware. 

When will Valve’s Steam Deck be released?

If you aren’t familiar with Linux, Valve says you can install Windows. But it’s not yet clear whether the Windows experience on a Steam Deck will be the same as it is on your desktop or laptop.
If you already reserved a Steam Deck, you shouldn’t expect the device until February 2022. Valve sent an email to customers on Nov. 10 saying the portable PC gaming console has been delayed two months. Valve also updated its FAQ page to confirm the delay. 

How long does the Steam Deck battery last? 

Valve’s Steam Deck may not have been ready before the 2021 holiday season, but after a significant delay due to global supply chain issues and material shortages, the Steam Deck is on track to be released in February. The portable PC gaming device was previously expected to ship in December last year.
Since this was a surprise announcement by Valve, there are still a lot of questions about the device. We’re here to answer some of those questions you might have. 
Yes. The Steam Deck has a microSD slot allowing for upgraded storage. What we don’t know yet is what kind of microSD cards are required. Some cards have faster read and write speeds than others. 

With the Steam Machine came the Steam Controller, a customizable controller that could work with a variety of games, but it had a steep learning curve, making it unpopular among gamers. In 2019, Valve sold the Steam Controller for just during one of its sales, seemingly to clear out its inventory. 

In 2014, Valve revealed it was getting into the hardware business with its Steam Machines. Excitement for the Steam-focused gaming devices was initially high but petered out when it became clear they would only come with SteamOS and not the typical Windows operating system, thus making the devices unable to play even the newest games because they weren’t compatible with the operating system. 
We’re also unsure if it will support the largest microSD cards out there, such as a 1TB card, which can cost almost 0