Valve may be developing a competitor to the Nvidia Shield streaming console.
Could we also receive a new Nvidia Shield?
Recent analyses of the Steam Deck code have suggested that Valve might be developing a new streaming console. Although there are no concrete details about a release date, the potential inclusion of this innovation could represent a new competitor in the streaming device market, which is currently dominated by the Nvidia Shield, a device that hasn't seen an update in five years.
A thread on Reddit has pointed out that the Steam Deck's software could be adapted to function on a unit that connects to TVs. This could lead to a versatile and lightweight device capable of gaming and streaming multimedia content, similar to what the Nvidia Shield offers.
Within the code, a mention of an AMD 8540U processor was found, although this might correspond to a model in development and its final configuration could vary. This processor could provide more power compared to the specifications of the current Steam Deck.
In addition, improvements are being introduced in HDMI control, with changes that match the code used in ChromeOS devices, suggesting that this new device could be compatible with both Android applications and web applications. However, there is currently no clear information about the device’s size, price, or the timeline for its official announcement.
The Nvidia Shield has been a versatile device that has maintained a small but loyal user base over the years. Although a recent software update for the Nvidia Shield was released to fix bugs, there are no indications of a new model on the horizon.