{"id":2660,"date":"2022-04-17T07:02:20","date_gmt":"2022-04-17T07:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forum.sbenny.com\/blog\/technology\/valve-may-work-on-a-portable-steam-console\/"},"modified":"2022-04-17T07:02:20","modified_gmt":"2022-04-17T07:02:20","slug":"valve-may-work-on-a-portable-steam-console","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forum.sbenny.com\/blog\/technology\/valve-may-work-on-a-portable-steam-console\/","title":{"rendered":"Valve may work on a portable Steam console"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Earlier this month, we reported Gabe Newell’s cryptic suggestion that Steam may be coming to consoles. But the plans could be more ambitious: it looks like Valve is working on their own handheld console called SteamPal.<\/p>\n

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Valve is likely working on a managed Steam console called “SteamPal” (codenamed Neptune). <\/p>\n

The beta client update added many references including controller bindings, new UI strings such as quick access menu, system settings (airplane mode, wifi, bluetooth), and a power menu. https:\/\/t.co\/BwDWjWWb06<\/p>\n

– Steam database (@SteamDB) May 25, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

While nothing has been confirmed, the Steam Database has taken a close look at the recent beta client update. There, they found reference to something called “SteamPal” which also had the code name “Neptune”.<\/p>\n

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Whatever it is, the Steam Database has discovered controller bindings, a power menu, quick access menu, and settings for both WiFi and Bluetooth. These seem to indicate the release of some sort of portable device from Valve.<\/p>\n

Given Newell’s previous suggestion, many players are hoping this means Valve will release their own portable Steam console. Now that the cat is out of the bag on what the company is working on, let’s cross our fingers for an official confirmation from Valve.<\/p>\n

If this is a portable Steam console, what is the first game you will play on the go? Be sure to let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n