The Steam Deck Is Big, Like Really Really Big

In July 2013, Valve unveiled the Steam Deck. This was met with cautious anticipation. Its premise is great – play your Steam games on the go in a Switch-like fashion – but many were confused at the actual layout of the device. It seems to have buttons that run along the edges, and its analog sticks are very high. The touchpads are also large. 

The Steam Deck was quite huge. Valve, in anticipation of the increased excitement, announced last week that Steam Deck will launch on February 25 for all pre-ordered units. It’s getting closer to the release date and there are already some users who have received it. They’ve posted some comparison pictures, too, that reveal the Steam Deck is chonky. 

Here’s what it looks like compared to Sony’s PlayStation Vita, a relatively small handheld device:

And here’s the comparison everyone wants to see – the Nintendo Switch vs. the Steam Deck: 

The Steam Deck is much larger than the Switch, as you can see from the above image. It is an interesting comparison, especially for those who enjoy large screens and have big hands. For people with smaller hands, or for fans of more compact devices, that excitement might be waning. Only time will tell but fortunately, we won’t have to wait too long as the Steam Deck will hit the hands of consumers later this month on February 25. 

Do you plan on purchasing a Steam Deck yet? Let us know what Steam game you’re excited to try first on it!