But how do the two compare in terms of what’s inside?

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It’s typically measured in magnitudes of hertz (Hz).

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That may mean faster inputs, quicker enemy AI, and more consistent frame rates on the Steam Deck.

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The GPU works similarly to the CPU, exceptit’s solely used for calculations pertaining to visuals and graphics.

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However, we know very little about the details at this early juncture.

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Steam Deck: RAM

Which Console Has More RAM?

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Next up is random access memory, or RAM.

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Steam Deck: Controls

Which Console Has The Better Control Scheme?

The Switch 2 and the Steam Deck clash with a cartoon explosion.

Switch 2 vs. We’ll consider three categories here: raw size, resolution, and display jot down.

They also have longer shelf lives compared to OLEDs.

However, OLED screens allow for deeper, more vibrant colors and faster response times.

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It has twice the storage of the Switch 2’s only model, which has 256 GB of storage.

Also note that both consoles' storage can be expanded basically infinitely with the addition of microSD cards.

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So, should you get a Switch 2 or a Steam Deck?

Ultimately, it depends on what’s more important to you.

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Sources:Polygon,EuroGamer

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