Update 10/13/22 - Took out that there was any USB differences between the JSAUX dock and Valve dock. Thanks for catching guys!
On top of eliminating the queue, it appears Valve has released the official Steam Deck dock! With the launch of the website, it is now available and expects an estimate 1-2 week delivery.
If we scroll further down, we can see the tech spec breakdown which includes 3 USB-A 3.1 ports, a gigabit ethernet port, a DisplayPort, and HDMI 2.0, as well as a USB C power delivery passthrough which all seem to be tightly fit with each other on the back of the Deck.
This is super exciting and awesome to see the Dock finally being ready for release, but that isn't the biggest kicker. Once you hit buy now, you are taking to the screen to buy it and see it is a whopping $90!
This is admittedly a bit hefty. Yes, it does have 3 USB 3.1 and a DisplayPort + HDMI, but this feels pretty pricey considering the alternatives. The JSAUX Upgraded dock, SDHQ reviewed as well, is $50 and is only missing the DisplayPort and has USB 3.0 instead USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 Gen1 are the same, so the only missing thing is the DisplayPort. Thank you for catching! While some may find value in it, we feel it is a bit on the expensive side for what is being offered.
Of course, we have already purchased it and will be reviewing and comparing it to the others once it arrives!
What do you guys think? Will you be picking up the official dock? Let us know in the comments!
If i'm not wrong, USB 3.0 = USB 3.1 Gen1. So the only difference is DisplayPort
You are not wrong and we are! Will amend that in a moment. Will never fully understand why 3.1 gen 1 is the same as 3.0 T-T
it also comes with another charger, which helps with the price.