Upscaling is fast becoming the industry standard in modern AAA gaming, if it isn't already. Nvidia and AMD have their own versions, with Intel working on one for its upcoming range of GPUs, though "team green's" algorithm is probably the more popular one. The likes of Back 4 Blood use Nvidia's DLSS, or Deep Learning Super Sampling, with the purpose to improve visual fidelity using machine learning. However, not every system is going to be compatible with it, as it turns out that Valve's upcoming Steam Deck handheld PC won't have this specific upscaling technology.

According to a recent report, it won't be possible for the Steam Deck to use DLSS, which may be a concern for some people. However, the reason why is quite simple. Nvidia's technology requires one of its own graphics cards, specifically one from the RTX range, such as the RTX 3070 Ti for example. Given that the Deck uses an AMD product under the hood, it won't be compatible with the rival upscaling algorithm. But that does mean it can run AMD's own FidelityFX Super Resolution, or FSR, instead so it will still have upscaling, just not Nvidia's. It's also possible that it could be compatible with Intel's upcoming Xe Super Sampling as well.

RELATED: Valve Announces Steam Deck Developer Tools Without Needing a Dev Kit

The Steam Deck uses a Linux-based software called Proton for its operating system. Proton was recently updated to version 6.3-8, which has now become compatible with DLSS. While this is good news for gamers in general, it's simply that Valve's mobile PC doesn't use an Nvidia GPU chip that makes it incompatible. The Proton update also includes support for 24 additional games, according to the report, including Deathloop, Mafia 2, and The Riftbreaker.

A close up photo of the Steam Deck with someone's thumb on the trackpad.

Although the Valve device was originally due to come out in December, it was announced recently that the Steam Deck has been delayed by two months, meaning it's scheduled to come out in February 2022 instead. The reason stated for the delay is to do with the global supply chain, which, given there is currently something of a shortage in the tech world, was perhaps an inevitability.

In general, the device is shaping up to be something many are excited about. With video footage showing Devil May Cry 5 running smoothly on the Steam Deck, there's a good chance that this could be the mobile PC kit that many have been hoping for. Despite the delay, it's looking positive for Valve's new hardware, and it could potentially open up the possibility for more mobile devices in the future.

The Steam Deck is set to ship in February 2022.

MORE: A Minecraft Steam Release Would Be Huge

Source: Videocardz