#Steam Deck competitors

This high-performance device, along with its 7-inch sibling, the Claw 7 AI+, is set to rival the likes of the Steam Deck OLED and Asus ROG Ally X in the increasingly competitive handheld gaming PC market. Its combination of high-end hardware, sleek design, and competitive benchmarks has generated optimism among gamers, especially those seeking a viable alternative to the Steam Deck OLED or ROG Ally X. With devices like the Steam Deck reshaping the landscape of handheld gaming, MSI is stepping into a booming market. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is officially Steam Deck Verified, ensuring that Valve’s handheld gaming PC will fully support the game when it launches on January 23, 2025. Steam Deck Owners Can Take FF7 Rebirth Anywhere The Steam Deck Verified status means that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has been tested and approved to run smoothly on the Steam Deck with minimal performance concerns. Valve’s verification process ensures that the game is fully functional with the Steam Deck’s controls, resolution, and performance settings. Square Enix also shared footage of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth running on the Steam Deck, showing a snippet of the early flashback sequence in Nibelheim. While Steam Deck users will enjoy portability, high-end PC players can push Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to its full graphical potential. Read more in our articles including "MSI Claw 8 AI+ Gaming Handheld Aims to Take on the Steam Deck with January Launch" and "Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is Steam Deck Verified – Play It Anywhere!".