Glad to see improvements like this on the software level, but it seems unlikely to be utilized much. Any game that runs on low power probably can reach 60fps. 6% battery saved does not seem like a great trade-off for halved frame rate.
I constantly see people talking about playing things like Balatro on their deck that certainly doesn't need more than 30fps.
Seems super useful for games like that on a flight
I was happy for a split second thinking it was a new steam deck they're releasing. :/
This is even better, because they dont have to make a new one. Which would cause a mass exodus because every person that already have one will want to buy a new one.
From a business standpoint, wouldn't that be better for valve? Wouldn't they make more money?
yes, in the short term. but improving a new console instead of the old one would be worse for us.
so no.
I see what you mean. Makes sense.
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