I bought my Steam Deck 3 years ago, and ever since, this nifty portable PC has been my primary gaming system because I can take it literally anywhere.

Now that Steam Deck 2 rumors have started to swirl online, we are pretty stoked to see what Lord Gaben can deliver with his second handheld device.

Here are some of the upgrades we want for the Steam Deck 2.

Give us 24GB of RAM

Games evolve fast, and some AAA titles are doing their best to keep up with the technology. Most games today won’t even run with 8GB of RAM, and some still stutter at 16GB.

I think it’s time for Valve to standardize 24GB of RAM on the Steam Deck 2 to deliver smoother performance and give us a little more room for other apps. I know STEAM OS doesn’t have bloated apps like Windows, but it’s always better to have extra room for performance.

Real haptics

The original Steam Deck’s ergonomics are the best in the business, and it has the most comfortable control layout of any handheld PC. They even added some haptic controls to the triggers, but it’s pretty average.

Now, I own a PS5; it’s my least-used gaming device of the bunch, but I have to be honest about its haptic triggers. They’re mind-blowing, and you can literally feel the games you are playing, especially in shooters.

The Steam Deck 2 would feel phenomenal with this feature, and it could be a top selling point.

1GB storage

Let’s face it, most new games sometimes demand 120GB of storage space, especially on Steam. 512 GB will not really cut it since the Deck still needs proprietary space for the Operating System itself.

While SteamOS isn’t as demanding as Windows, we still need more room on our SSDs, and 1 Terabyte of storage should be enough for the base model of the Steam Deck 2.

I mean, there’s not a soul on earth that will install just one game on their handheld PCs.

Bigger battery

While the Steam Deck is one of the most energy-efficient handheld PCs out there, even the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme doesn’t come close. I can play graphically heavy titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or Helldivers 2 on my Steam Deck for around 45 minutes before the device begs for a charger, and that’s one of the Deck’s best features. It could be better.

The Steam Deck’s battery capacity is around 5200 mAh / 40.04 Wh, enough for hours of play in small indie games like Vampire Survivors. If the Steam Deck 2 can get an 80 Wh capacity, we can game longer without worrying about bringing your charger.

While on the subject of charging, I also think Valve will need to bundle a 120W charger; it only makes sense since 65W will just torture an 80Wh battery.

Bigger screen

The Steam Deck LCD model’s screen size is fine at 7 inches, but it’s still a bit small, and it’s a bit difficult to read some in-game text. I have astigmatism, and some games are a chore for my eyes.

A few years later, Valve released a more expensive Steam Deck OLED with a 7.4-inch screen. I got to try it at our local gaming store, and it was vibrant and really comfortable on my eyes. The Steam Deck 2 should be built like this as standard: make it 7.8 inches and OLED at 120hz.

This will be a huge leap from the OG Steam Deck and will be completely accessible to gamers with a bit of visual impairment like me.

More USB ports

The Steam Deck’s USB port design is one of the sturdiest builds around. I’ve had mine in regular use since 2023, and the port is still pretty solid, with no signs of losing connection or wiggling when the charger is plugged in. But what if we had 2 of those? One at the top and one at the bottom.

This could pave the way for a proper dock like the Nintendo Switch so the Steam Deck 2 can be played on a big screen properly. Plus, it could be good to have a backup port in case one of them fails.

Upgraded Steam OS

Not going to lie, Steam OS is the best operating system I’ve used since Windows XP. It’s incredibly stable, easy to use, and the interface is fairly simple to understand. Valve promised a console experience, and they delivered; you can even switch to Linux desktop mode if you need to do productivity tasks.

That said, this is where it feels locked out. This is a Linux OS, meaning you can’t install apps like Adobe products and other launchers like Epic and Battle.net.

If Valve updates its Linux-based operating system, makes other software and game launchers compatible, and turns it into a PC-like experience, the Steam Deck 2 could be the best-selling handheld system ever.

What do you think of our wishlist? Are there any features you want to see on the Steam Deck 2? Let us know on our social media channels.