Given its success, the Steam Deck has a bright future ahead of it, and Valve may soon announce a very big improvement.
Valve, the company behind the popular Steam Deck handheld console, may be preparing a major upgrade for its device. A recent patent filed by the company hints at new technologies that could not only improve the Steam Deck’s streaming capabilities but also integrate unexpected features.
Optimized performance for the Steam Deck
Since its launch in February 2022, the Steam Deck has established itself as a convenient solution for gamers who want to access their Steam library on the go. However, the balance between performance and battery life remains a constant challenge for users. To get around this, some gamers are already using streaming from their desktop PC to the Steam Deck, but this can lead to latency issues.
The patent filed by Valve seems to indicate that the company is working on technology that can reduce this latency while improving image quality during wireless transmissions. This could not only improve streaming on the Steam Deck but also pave the way for VR applications.
Valve is not the first to try its hand at VR, as the Valve Index headset is already well established in the market. This new patent could indicate Valve’s intention to develop a standalone VR headset based on console technology. Such a device could offer a wireless VR experience with reduced latency. This would be a step forward for consumer VR technology.
While this patent is promising, there are still many unknowns about how Valve plans to use it. There has been no official announcement so far and it’s likely that players will have to wait to learn more about the company’s concrete plans.
Source: Patent Guru
