TechSteam Deck 2: Is AMD Gainsborough the chip Valve has been waiting for?

Leaked AMD drivers point to an unknown semi-custom chip codenamed Gainsborough, while import records indicate testing equipment has already shipped for validation. Its size and power clues resemble upcoming handheld hardware, but the evidence does not establish that it is intended for a Steam Deck 2, and Valve was still considering how and when to make a sequel.

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TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-10-01 18:52Original