Steam Deck Docking Station Postponed, But Has No Effect On Handheld Console Production

JAKARTA - Valve announced on Thursday, June 2 that the release of the Docking Steam Deck station has officially been postponed, indefinitely.

On its blog, Valve said that the delay was due to a shortage of spare parts and closures at manufacturing facilities due to COVID-19.

"Hello everyone. Due to a shortage of spare parts and the COVID-19 shutdown at our manufacturing facility, the Steam Deck Docking Station has been officially postponed," wrote Valve.

Currently, Valve is still working on improving the situation and the company promises to share more info when they have it.

Valve's Steam Deck has a lot in common with the Nintendo Switch, down to the ability to dock with a TV and play games on the big screen. The Steam Deck Docking Station is designed to serve as a hands-free stand and connector for TVs, external monitors, and other accessories.

However, due to the delay in one of the essential elements for the possibility, you will have to wait for it again.

However, this has no effect on the production schedule and reservation window for Steam Decks. Because, Valve continued, because the two products have different parts, and are from different factories.

Meanwhile, the team continues to work on improving the docking experience for Steam Deck with all USB-C hubs and external displays.