MSI Gaming has confirmed particulars of a Steam Deck-style handheld, through a brief teaser video on its Instagram account.
The primary a part of the video reveals the entrance of the machine in a darkish house, with solely the offset sticks encircled by RGB gentle seen. It continues by displaying particulars of the machine’s again, a crimson and black colour scheme emblazoned with the MSI emblem. The video’s remaining body reveals a emblem that includes multicolored claws and the textual content “#MSIxCES2024.” The caption reads “An entire new breed of MSI dragon is coming. Get a grip and keep tuned.” Presumably extra particulars will launch throughout CES from Jan 9-12. Worth level and specs are presently unknown.
That is removed from the primary Steam Deck competitor to emerge. The ROG Ally launched in June 2023 for $700 and was finally joined by a less expensive $600 model. The Ally additionally has native Recreation Move assist, because it runs Home windows. The Lenovo Legion Go makes use of the identical AMD chip set because the Ally and has an analogous value level at $700. Nevertheless, it additionally has a much bigger display and detachable controllers (a la the Swap’s Pleasure-Cons).
The Steam Deck itself bought an OLED improve final 12 months. Whereas they’re nonetheless in inventory, authentic LCD variations of the Steam Deck are on low cost.