Valve takes on Nintendo Switch with new games console


The Steam Deck (pic) will start shipping to the United States, Canada, the European Union, and the United Kingdom in December, with “more regions coming in 2022”, according to its website. — Valve

PARIS: A new battle for dominance of the lucrative games console market is looming after US company Valve unveiled a device to rival the hugely popular Nintendo Switch.

Valve, which owns gaming platform Steam, announced Thursday that it will start shipping its Steam Deck console in December with prices starting at US$399 (RM1,685).

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