Mysten Labs has launched pre-orders for its $600 Steamdeck-equivalent PC gaming handheld.

Called the SuiPlay0X1, it uses the Linux-based Playtron gaming OS to offer compatibility with existing distribution platforms such as Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG.

Of course, the point of the 0X1, however, is also to offer native support for the Sui blockchain and its games, notable thirdperson shooter Xociety and physics-brawler Darknights.

The first 1,000 pre-orders will get a special soulbound Mythic NFTs, with the remainder of this limited-edition run – it’s not clear how many units are available – getting a less exclusive NFT.

Both NFTs will be used to distribute future rewards to 0X1 owners’ wallets, both from Mysten Labs but also from any companies who wish to engage with this early adopter audience.

In terms of specs, the 0X1 uses a gaming-optimized AMD Ryzen 7 7840U CPU plus a AMD RYZEN 780M GPU, with 16GB of memory plus a 512GB SSD. The seven inch screen has an aspect ratio of 1920 by 1200 pixels.

Broadly-speaking, it appears the 0X1 will be equivalent in performance to the top-end Steamdeck, which also has 512GB of memory but is priced at $550. Of course, given this is new hardware, it’s not yet clear how smoothly the Playtron OS will work with games compared to the years-tested highly robust SteamOS.

Delivery of these pre-orders is expected sometime in the first half of 2025. Payment can currently only be made in SUI, SOL or ETH crypto. Purchasers will also have to pay delivery and local taxes.

Find out more at the 0X1 website.