Subj : Sony needs a bit of gentle encouragement with the PlayStation 5, To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Tue Feb 04 2025 18:15:06 Sony needs a bit of gentle encouragement with the PlayStation 5, and this rumored Steam console from Valve might be the perfect answer for that Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:02:46 +0000 Description: If the Steam Deck was anything to go by, Valve has a very good shot at competing in the home gaming market - if rumors of a Steam console are true. FULL STORY ======================================================================Valve is rumored to be working on a Steam console The rumors suggest that the console will utilize AMDs upcoming RDNA 4 Radeon RX 9070 GPU This could provide some much-needed competition within the home console market Valves Steam is the topic of the day yet again - and no, its not regarding the Steam Deck 2 rumor that was recently shot down by Valve - but rather another rumor that further hints at the gaming giant becoming a true force in the hardware market. As reported by Wccftech , the new rumor stems from HandleDeck on X (relayed by a Spanish leaker known as extas1s) and suggests Valve is currently working on a 'Steam console', which could use AMDs new RDNA 4 Radeon RX 9070 GPU. No, this probably isn't a triumphant return of the failed Steam Machines . This would be huge, as it could mean gamers would have the option of a hybrid gaming console/PC experience since it would likely adopt the Steam Decks SteamOS - the PS5 and Xbox Series X already both use RDNA 2 architecture, so this would be great competition for both Sony and Microsoft - if it's true, of course. Based on the rumors of FSR 4 being exclusive to RDNA 4 GPUs, it could spell great news for those looking for the latest and greatest away gaming performance from Nvidias hardware. The reasoning behind this suggestion is that Valve is reportedly working on driver support for the RX 9070 GPU - considering that GPU's supposedly midrange market position (which, granted, we can't clarify until it actually launches), it wouldnt be too far of a possibility here. Again, this is still just a rumor so take it with a hefty pinch of salt, but since the Steam Deck 2 isnt coming anytime soon, it would make sense that this is what Valve is targeting next. This could be the necessary push Sony needs regarding the PlayStation 5 For a long while now, Sony has pushed forward with certain decisions that havent sat well with fans - notably its recent mid-generation upgrade with the PS5 Pro, with many gamers upset by its $699.99 / 699.99 / AU$1,199 price tag. In my opinion, there haven't been many truly jaw-dropping games during the PS5 era (especially compared to the PS4s large collection of blockbuster titles), and this is doubly evident with the numerous remasters and remakes for games that simply dont need that treatment. With a Steam console, players would have access to a bigger library of games (thanks to the Steam storefront), and this even includes some former PlayStation exclusives that have now made their way to PC. Weve heard rumors and suggestions that highly anticipated titles like GTA 6 arent guaranteed to run at 60fps on the PS5 , too. If a Steam console launches with a powerful CPU to tag alongside AMDs Radeon RX 9070 GPU, this will certainly give the PS5 a run for its money, and leave Sony forced to step up its game - so I'm really hoping that there's a grain of truth to this particular rumor. You might also like... The best Steam games 2025 - download these top picks for PC Steam Deck OLED review: a decent upgrade, but left me wanting more An all-digital PS6 doesn't seem possible, according to ex-PlayStation boss Shawn Layden: 'I think it would be hard for them to go fully disc-less' ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/sony-needs-a-bit-of-gentle-encour agement-with-the-playstation-5-and-this-rumored-steam-console-from-valve-might -be-the-perfect-answer-for-that --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .