Mysten Labs has launched pre-orders for its $600 Steamdeck-equivalent PC gaming handheld.
Known as the SuiPlay0X1, it makes use of the Linux-based Playtron gaming OS to supply compatibility with current distribution platforms akin to Steam, Epic Video games Retailer and GOG.
In fact, the purpose of the 0X1, nonetheless, can be to supply native assist 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 models 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 in addition from any firms who want to interact with this early adopter viewers.
By way of 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 screen has a facet 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. In fact, 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 strong SteamOS.
Supply of those pre-orders is anticipated someday within the first half of 2025. Fee can at the moment solely be made in SUI, SOL or ETH crypto. Purchasers may also need to pay supply and native taxes.
Discover out extra on the 0X1 web site.
