Nevertheless, even if scalpers have a tough time hoovering up all the launch stock, due to the ongoing global chip shortage, there will almost certainly be more demand for the Steam Deck than there is supply. Thankfully Valve appears to be aware of this and is implementing systems to ensure the device ends up in the hands of gamers, rather than resellers looking to make a quick profit.

Plus: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Super GPUs could power PCs and laptops next year.Like the PS5, Xbox Series X and recently-announced Nintendo Switch OLED, getting your hands on a Steam Deck at launch could be a very tricky task. The massive influx of would-be buyers attracted not only desperate customers, but scalpers looking to buy and resell their Steam Deck reservations at exorbitant prices.The early response from PC gamers has been pretty enthusiastic and it won’t be a surprise if the Steam Deck becomes another piece of gaming hardware that becomes extremely hard to buy. Pre-orders for the Steam Deck opened today, July 16, but several Steam Deck pre-order errors have led to frustration from potential buyers. The all-in-one PC handheld will not only be powerful enough to run even the most high-end titles, but it will also be capable of using non- Steam stores and running different operating systems. Like the Switch, the Steam Deck will also be compatible with a separately sold dock, allowing users to connect the system to a TV or monitor for big-screen play. The system's appearance and portability have been widely compared to the Nintendo Switch, which puts a similar emphasis on its hybrid console nature.

On Thursday, Valve announced the Steam Deck's release date and price, with the unexpected reveal taking the gaming industry by storm.

The console will boast a number of key features which will make even the most demanding or complex PC titles accessible. Valve's upcoming portable console will give gamers access to Steam's entire digital library of games. Pre-order reservations for the Steam Deck's 512GB model are already being sold on eBay for ridiculous prices by scalpers only a day after the handheld console was announced.

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