How the Nintendo Switch 2 stacks up to the Steam Deck
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Summary
Nintendo has revealed its “Switch 2” (also known as the Nintendo Switch Pro) which launches 6th June for 449,puttingitdirectlybetweenValve′sSteamDeckLCD(costing399) and Steam Deck OLED ($549).
Both devices are handheld gaming PCs, although Steam Deck has the advantage when it comes to gaming variety and affordability.
Steam Deck’s higher-end model has an OLED screen with a higher refresh rate, though Nintendo’s new system has a faster processor and 1080p screen.
The devices have similar battery lives and expandable storage, but Steam Deck’s dock offers more ports, and it also allows access to a PC desktop.
Notably, while both consoles are aimed at handheld gaming, only the Switch 2 is solely focused on games.