The ability to utilize Amazon’s cloud gaming service on Valve’s handheld gaming PC represents a convergence of platforms. This facilitates gameplay of titles hosted on remote servers, streamed directly to the device, bypassing the need for local installation and high-end hardware. For instance, a user could access graphically demanding games without requiring the Steam Deck to possess equivalent processing power.
The value of this capability lies in expanding the Steam Deck’s game library beyond titles natively supported or efficiently playable on the device. It offers access to a broader range of games through a subscription model, potentially lowering the barrier to entry for experiencing new titles. Historically, cloud gaming has aimed to overcome hardware limitations, and this application extends that principle to a specific handheld platform.