Insider sources, including a podcast by Moore's Law is Dead, indicate Valve is moving toward advanced handhelds that will significantly improve upon the original Steam Deck.

The new devices are expected to feature AMD's Zen 6 architecture, which will also power upcoming PlayStation 6 and next-generation Xbox consoles, marking a major leap in gaming performance.

Leaked documents suggest that the Zen 6 processor will be central to next-gen consoles, emphasizing Valve's focus on achieving console-level performance in their handhelds.

The 'Broken Silicon' podcast highlighted that Valve's upcoming hardware will aim for a major release with ambitious features, signaling a significant upgrade over the original Steam Deck.

Valve is also preparing to release the Deckard VR headset, expanding its hardware ecosystem and strategy in gaming technology.

While Microsoft's partnership with ASUS on the ROG Ally X has faced criticism for feeling rushed and unclear, Valve and Sony are positioning themselves as more strategic players in the handheld market.

Unlike the first Steam Deck, Valve's upcoming device is expected to be launched as a proper console with comprehensive support, reflecting a more serious and long-term approach.

This new Valve console aims to compete seriously in the market, adopting a traditional launch approach and emphasizing long-term support, unlike the original Steam Deck.

Valve's efforts are supported by increasing collaboration with Sony, which has been supporting the Steam Deck with several major PlayStation titles running well on the device.

The AMD Zen 6 APU, expected to power both the Steam Deck 2 and future consoles like the PS6 and Xbox, will feature 11 CPU cores, promising a significant boost in gaming capabilities.

Valve is actively developing next-generation gaming hardware, including a Steam Deck 2 and a new home console, with rumors suggesting the latter will be powered by AMD's upcoming Zen 6 APU.

The handheld gaming market is becoming highly competitive, with upcoming devices like Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally and Lenovo's Legion Go 2 set to launch this fall, intensifying the race for next-gen portable gaming.