It’s only in the past decade that portable PC gaming has become attractive, practically speaking. Recent trends, however, hint that portable tech — tech that can be easily carried or even worn — is poised to take control. If it enjoys even modest success, Valve’s upcoming Steam Deck — which uses custom AMD chips — could herald an era of hyper-optimized portable gaming PCs. The tech universe is going portableSeveral cultural factors are pushing PC gaming in the portable direction. What’s holding portable PC gaming back?

Source: The Nation August 14, 2021 12:00 UTC