Valve has delayed Steam floor, their handheld PC, until February 2022. Originally slated to start shipping later this year, Valve today released a bug notice about “global supply chain issues” bridge”.
“Steam Deck launch will be delayed by two months,” reads updates, has also been emailed to anyone who pre-ordered it. “We’re sorry about this — we’ve been doing our best to address global supply chain issues, but due to raw material shortages, components aren’t reaching their manufacturing facilities. me to time the original debut.”
When announced, Valve says the Steam Deck will begin shipping in December 2021. However, as pre-orders open up, demand is so high that it won’t be long before those who buy the handheld start to get it. in 2022. Valve says everyone will keep their place in the queue.
“Based on our updated build estimates, the Steam Deck will begin shipping to customers in February 2022. This will be the new start date of the pre-order queue — all pre-orders are welcome. Reservations but dates will change accordingly. Estimated reservation dates will be updated shortly after this announcement.”
Of course, Valve is notorious for its delays, with their release date predictions frequently misleading the Internet to coin the term.”Valve timeMore recently, that reputation has gone unrecognized, when Half-Life: Alyx released on time with its original release date.
To put it more generally: it is difficult to predict how long hardware and software development will take, and the global supply chain is currently a disaster, with dispersion across all types of public products. technology including control panel. It’s a little surprising that the Steam Deck also has an effect.
If you want to know more about what Valve’s handheld really is, go Katharine spoke to Valve about the creation of the Steam Deck back in August.
