Mysten Labs has launched pre-orders for its $600 Steamdeck-equivalent PC gaming handheld.
Referred to as the SuiPlay0X1, it makes use of the Linux-based Playtron gaming OS to supply compatibility with current distribution platforms corresponding to Steam, Epic Video games Retailer and GOG.
After all, the purpose of the 0X1, nevertheless, can be to supply native help for the Sui blockchain and its video games, notable thirdperson shooter Xociety and physics-brawler Darknights.
The primary 1,000 pre-orders will get a particular soulbound Mythic NFTs, with the rest of this limited-edition run – it’s not clear what number of items can be found – getting a much less unique NFT.
Each NFTs shall be used to distribute future rewards to 0X1 house owners’ wallets, each from Mysten Labs but additionally from any corporations who want to have interaction with this early adopter viewers.
When it comes to specs, the 0X1 makes use of a gaming-optimized AMD Ryzen 7 7840U CPU plus a AMD Ryzen 780M GPU, with 16GB of reminiscence plus a 512GB SSD. The seven inch display has a side ratio of 1920 by 1200 pixels.
Broadly-speaking, it seems the 0X1 shall be equal in efficiency to the almost-top-end Steamdeck, which additionally has 512GB of reminiscence however is priced at $550. The 1TB model is $650. After all, given that is new {hardware}, it’s not but clear how easily the Playtron OS will work with video games in comparison with the years-tested extremely sturdy SteamOS.
Supply of those pre-orders is predicted someday within the first half of 2025. Fee can presently solely be made in SUI, SOL or ETH crypto. Purchasers will even should pay supply and native taxes.
Discover out extra on the 0X1 website.
