The specs have been updated, a few hundreds frames have been tested - and we've taken a look at the state of integrated graphics performance on AMD APUs in the PC space. Rich Leadbetter, John Linneman and Alex Battaglia sit down to share all of their thoughts on the Steam Deck in a 75 minute DF Direct Special.

00:00:00 Introductions + Steam Deck First Impressions
00:07:34 Form Factor + Control Discussion
00:12:14 Why Steam Deck Needs Game-Specific Performance Profiles
00:14:22 Specs Update - 88GB/s Memory Bandwidth Confirmed
00:18:32 Off-Screen Performance Testing
00:22:49 Ryzen 9 4900HS 35W Integrated GPU Testing - Doom Eternal, Control, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
00:31:00 "Talk About The Screen!!" + Other Steam Deck Iterations From Other Companies
00:37:09 Will Docked Performance Be Better than Mobile?
00:38:47 The Proton Compatibility Layer
00:43:43 M.2 2230 SSD Confirmed - Is It Upgradeable?
00:45:27 SteamOS Suspend/Resume Technology Confirmed
00:47:12 Can GamePass And Other Launchers And Streaming Services Run From Linux On Steam Deck? Will We Get Windows Drivers?
00:52:45 Is Valve Really Trying To Compete With Nintendo?
01:01:19 Supporter Question: Can 8 RDNA 2 CUs run ray tracing games at 720p/800p?
01:03:25 Will Steam Deck Get Bespoke Support From Developers?
01:05:08 Supporter Question: What Games Will Be Especially Heavy On Battery Life?
01:07:32 Supporter Question: Can Steam Deck Run Crysis 3 at 720p60 Without All Settings At Low? Will You Be Testing Crysis With Steam Deck?
01:09:34 Final Thoughts + Do We Really Need A Switch Pro Right Now?