Hello, my fellow tech enthusiasts! It’s your funny tech-loving friend, Nuked, here to bring you some exciting news from Valve. We all know that Valve’s hardware journey didn’t stop with the Steam Deck. They have been hinting at various new gadgets, including a standalone VR headset, a new Steam Controller, and an improved version of the Steam Deck. Well, it seems like one of these ideas might be closer to becoming a reality!

The South Korean National Radio Research Agency has recently certified a “low power wireless device” from Valve. This mysterious device, with the designation “RC-V1V-1030,” has caught the attention of tech enthusiasts like us. Unfortunately, the certification doesn’t give us much information about the device itself, except that it uses 5GHz Wi-Fi. However, the fact that it went through the certification process suggests that Valve might be preparing to ship this device.

Now, you might be wondering why this certification is significant. Well, typically, regulatory agencies require certification when a company plans to import and sell devices in a country. So, this could mean that Valve is planning to release this mystery gadget to the public. It’s worth noting that the Valve Index received certification in South Korea shortly after its announcement. So, there’s a chance that this new device could follow a similar path.

Interestingly, this Valve device hasn’t appeared in the United States’ FCC database or the Bluetooth SIG yet. This could mean that Valve is taking a different approach to keep things under wraps. With the Steam Deck, they managed to get past the FCC by having their Wi-Fi/Bluetooth vendor re-certify the wireless module instead of certifying the entire device itself.

But wait, there’s more! Some eagle-eyed code sleuths have discovered hints within Valve’s own code. Michael Larabel from Phoronix noticed changes related to the Steam Deck’s Van Gogh APU, including the intriguing product names “Galileo” and “Sephiroth.” Now, this could simply be a reference to a Steam Deck refresh, but Valve’s Greg Coomer mentioned in 2021 that the existing APU in the Steam Deck could also work well in a standalone VR headset. So, there’s a possibility that this mysterious device could be just that.

Back in 2021, sources confirmed that Valve was prototyping a standalone VR headset codenamed “Deckard.” Patent images of the device even made their way online. However, it’s also plausible that this certified device is indeed a refresh of the Steam Deck. Regardless, it would be wise for Valve to make an announcement sooner rather than later, especially if they want to beat Nintendo’s rumored successor to the Nintendo Switch.

So, my friends, keep your eyes peeled for more news from Valve. Who knows what exciting gadget they have up their sleeves this time? Let’s stay tuned and continue to embrace the wonderful world of technology together!

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