Valve introduced on Wednesday that it’s delaying the launch of the Steam Deck transportable PC gaming consoled to February 2022 as a result of international provide chain points and materials shortages. Elements are usually not reaching the corporate’s manufacturing services in time.

The Steam Deck was initially scheduled to launch this December.

The console can have three variations, they usually embody a 64GB mannequin with a carrying case that can retail for US$399; a 256GB model with sooner storage, a carrying case, and an unique Steam Group profile bundle that can retail for US$529; and a 512 GB mannequin with the quickest storage of the three variations, anti-glare etched glass, and an unique carrying case.

Steam Deck permits gamers to entry their Steam library.

The console will function two analog sticks, face buttons, grip and shoulder buttons, a 7-inch touchscreen, two trackpads, and gyro management. Steam Deck will even embody WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, stereo audio system, a 40 watt-hour battery, and a USB-C port.

An official dock that enables customers to attach the console to different gadgets can be offered individually. The console’s official web site lists {that a} powered USB-C hub will even work.

Supply: Steam through Gematsu