Steam Deck controls Star Wars droids now, at least in Galaxy’s Edge

The Steam Deck and it’s capabilities of being not only a high-powered PC gaming handheld, but in addition a succesful desktop PC, ought to by no means be understated. Whether or not it’s operating a few of the finest PC video games of the yr on the go, or being an all-in-one emulation machine, there’s no finish to what the gadget can accomplish. Now, it seems as if the Valve handheld can also be able to controlling real-life droids at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge on the Disney World theme park.

The Steam Deck is without doubt one of the best PC gaming handhelds on the market, and whereas rumors surrounding a attainable refresh have been making the rounds, this newest discovery discovered at Disney World was to not be anticipated. The footage, taken at Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World, was uploaded onto Twitter (X) by YouTuber Disney Dan, identified for overlaying something and every little thing to do with Disney and its theme parks.

Within the brief clip, droids primarily based on BD-1, everybody’s favourite robotic sidekick from the Star Wars Jedi recreation collection, could be seen scampering across the theme park for the visitor’s amusement. Whereas the droids are spectacular sufficient on their very own, the brief clip revealed that the solid members in control of controlling them, had been in reality doing so by using the Steam Deck.

The clip in query was later reposted by none aside from Pierre-Loup Griffais of Valve itself, who was fast to note the very handheld they work on, commenting, “I see a Steam Deck there on the finish…”

In direction of the tip of the footage, when you focus clearly, you possibly can see the Steam Deck sitting within the solid member’s fingers, so as to regulate the animatronic droids. Images of a number of Steam Decks being utilized by different solid members had been later additionally uploaded onto the social media platform, the place it was revealed that they had all been custom-made to slot in with the role-playing Star Wars expertise that Galaxy’s Edge presents.

Whereas we don’t know what software program and equipment the Disney solid members are utilizing with a view to management the droids, the concept the Steam Deck could be utilized on this means is nonetheless a formidable accomplishment. Whereas different rivals have entered the PC gaming handheld fray, with the likes of the ASUS ROG Ally, or the Lenovo Legion Go, this footage goes to indicate that the Steam Deck’s energy ought to by no means be taken without any consideration.

Should you’re now intrigued about selecting up the Valve handheld for your self, our Steam Deck review has an in-depth have a look at what you possibly can anticipate from one of many PC gaming handhelds round. Take a look at the best Steam Deck games information if you would like a choose of what superb video games you possibly can anticipate to play in your future handheld.

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