Eh I wouldn't be surprised if there was still a sub version incoming which indeed is similar in speed but slightly upgraded as they bring it into the new markets (like minor design tweaks and new screen similar to how the switch did with the oled).

Then follow up with a new version in late 2025 in time for Christmas.

Nevermind a new version. I'm still waiting for them to add some libraries by default so we can access the debian wifi hotspot feature.

I've been wanting the steam deck to support built-in ad-hoc LANs since it was announced. some folks brighter than me got it working by installing two or three libraries (via pacman). It mostly works, but since it changes the base libraries, it gets erased every time you do a system update. The solution would be to just have those installed on SteamOS by default. Even just that would provide the steam deck community a new tool for messing with.

It would be nice if they would update it with a decent 1440p screen. Of course it doesn't have enough power to play most games in 1440p, but it could use FSR to upscale from 720p.