Valve Is Being Sued Over Steam Deck Rumble Tech

Steam Deck's meteoric rise to the top of the portable grocery store chain may have suffered a setback with Valve being sued by the Immersion Corporation. Immersion accused the laptop maker of infringing haptic feedback patents by developing and selling products that include portable power sources.

So far, Valve's foray into the world of laptops has received praise and accolades. Even though the portable gaming scene is booming with notable entries like the Asus ROG Ally, Steam Deck is still considered a major player in the industry. That's not to say it's the perfect kit. Indeed, our Steam Deck review was somewhat mild about Valve's rumble tech, describing it as "so weak in gameplay that the momentum it's trying to highlight is shaky."

Well, even that meager haptic feedback feels strong enough for Immersion to file a high-profile lawsuit against Valve. If you've never heard of Immersion, you probably know some of the companies that have followed you in the past. Sony, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Motorola, Fitbit and Meta round out the list of notable technology and software companies facing legal challenges due to the dive. Several on that list, including Sony and Microsoft, are now licensing Immersion patents for use in their hardware.

According to a report by The Verge, Immersion's lawsuit involves a number of patents allegedly infringed by Valve and seeks injunctions against Valve for "distribution, operation and maintenance of the alleged wearables and VR tools." , to be tested and used”. plus damages and royalties.

PCGamesN asked for comment, but Valve has not yet responded. Despite these claims, The Steam Deck is still a hit and generating significant revenue for Valve more than a year after its release. Depending on the outcome of this litigation, a potential settlement or out of court settlement could significantly change the future of Steam Deck 2.

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