Here’s what the Nintendo Switch looks like next to Valve’s Steam Deck

Last month, after a few rumors, Valve officially unveiled the Steam Deck – a new Switch-style portable gaming system.

IGN got exclusive access to the technology originally, but now Valve has opened up “hands-on” gaming sessions to many other media. This has resulted in the usual comparisons you would expect whenever new material is released.

The Verge’s Sean Hollister posted a side-by-side comparison of Valve’s new system alongside Nintendo’s hybrid handheld, and as you might expect – the Steam Deck is a lot bigger than the Switch. Hollister himself notes how “ginormous” it is compared to Nintendo’s system.

Of course, the comparisons don’t end there. Giant Bomb video producer Jan Ochoa took it a step further with a photo of the Steam Deck alongside not only the Switch but also a Sega Game Gear, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo’s classic Game Boy Advance system. .

Sadly, there aren’t any side-by-side comparisons of the OLED Switch alongside the Steam Deck just yet, as Nintendo’s revised model isn’t available until October. However, we have the dimensions of both systems. Each device will include a 7-inch screen.

OLED switch: 239mm x 102mm x 28.7mm
Steam bridge: 298 mm x 117 mm x 49 mm

Valve’s Steam Deck is available for reservation now in select regions and will begin shipping in December 2021.

What do you think of the Steam Deck compared to the size of the Switch? What about those other laptops on display? Is this the size you expected? Leave your thoughts below.