Steam Deck OLED announced

Hahaha, they kept trying to convince people again and again that there will NOT be a hardware refresh any time soon. That was only a few months ago.

Just a few tips for people:

I got a 512 LCD at launch prices. I have zero regrets. It is awesome when I go on travel but also great for just hanging out around the house. And while the price is considerably higher than a switch (less so if you go for the entry level pricing), you save a LOT on games since Nintendo Pricing tends to translate to third parties over there too. But you obviously know you.

Will probably "trade in" my current model some time next year for the 512 OLED. 1 TB is tempting, but I have a desktop too. So installing and uninstalling games are almost all network transfers that go really fast because I generally am also playing those games on my desktop. Or even just keeping them installed there because I have the extra storage.

As for trading in: Be INCREDIBLY wary of using ebay. Ebay has incredibly good buyer protections at the cost of almost zero seller protections. If someone receives it and then says "Didn't arrive, go fuck yourself" they get their money back and ebay/paypal will basically tell you to take it up with local police... who won't do shit because ACAB. So stick to local exchanges (and follow all best practices for that) or just keep an eye out for the inevitable amazon or best buy trade in programs. You'll get less, but also will have almost zero stress.

Great. Can you fucking release it in Australia now? Fuck Valve and its support here.

What I really like is that they double down on hackabilty by switching to metal torx screws, etc.

That, and a Linux system are IMO the main selling points of the SteamDeck, compared to any clones from Asus or Lenovo, etc.

Ok, this has me hyped because it also implies further iterations.

At not wildly inflating costs. I love my deck, so I can't wait to see the next iteration :).

Please announce a trade in program, Valve. Don’t make me use eBay cause I’m not sure it’s worth the hassle at that point.

Thinking about finally getting one. The 512GB OLED does look very good...

I also wonder if they're ever going to have a non-handheld console (essentially a revamped Steam Machine). I've heard a bunch about people building PCs and running Holo ISO on there as a console replacement, might make sense to have an official solution from Valve.

Stop it Valve, I can only become so erect

Soooo I was looking into buying a steam deck... Guess that's great news

Well shit. I didn't expect to replace my steam deck so soon, but the extra half an inch plus better battery life could convince me. I use it daily for Final Fantasy XI.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfoLRmKwnSI

The 90 Hz display is apparently still not VRR

So went from "I NEED THIS" to "I really shouldn't buy it but probably will upgrade during the first sale"

Damn, very much tempted to sell mine and buy this OLED version; the LCD screen is pretty much the only feature I dislike.

What would be a fair price to sell a used 256gb version with no damage?

Looks this is a refresh for those who were on the edge of buying one or those who really love OLED.

Personally, I would've instantly sold mine and upgraded if these also had VRR. Hopefully the proper next generation of these devices comes with it.

The original Steam Deck still not available in my country yet. Sigh

Wonder if it would be possible to retrofit the new parts into an existing SteamDeck

I waited just under a year for my preorder.

Yes, I will buy the OLED one, and pass the original to my son.

I'm toying with getting a Steam Deck instead of building a gaming PC. I can't afford both. The Steam Deck looks an even better now option now.

This is a really nice mid-gen refresh, IMO. It drives the entry point prices down (when was the last time you saw THAT in tech?) and it makes some really nice improvements to the newer SKUs.

I don't think it's a must-buy if you already own one, but if I was still using a Deck as a daily driver I would certainly consider it. The idea of a 10 hour battery on a handheld PC is super appealing for me, considering how often I'm playing stuff at 5W.

Welp, my friend bought his one month ago lol

Finally I can buy one

I've been holding off on getting a steam deck since I wanted to get their second version rather than being a beta tester for the first

This thing also available at launch in Australia or nah those cunts can get fucked like usual?

I’ve been going back and forth between actively looking to buy one and saying I’ll wait til they get better hardware. Was expecting to have to wait for a while for that so this was definitely surprising.

However while my interest in the new one is incredibly high, I still can’t shake the feeling that it’s still a bit underpowered. Not being able to get above 30/40 FPS in games like Cyberpunk make me feel like I’d be at least a little disappointed. Granted being able to even play AAA games at all on a handheld is awesome, so I may be being unrealistic here in my expectations (I’ve never owned a handheld so my comparisons are just with PCs and consoles).

Nevertheless I think I might finally take the plunge on the 16th.

Jesus Christ. I just bought the top of the line model 2 weeks ago... FML

Now that is it lighter hopefully it will come to Australia.

Ahhh now I want one even more!!

Why does it looks like a shotgun or am I still high?

https://www.pcgamer.com/valve-likes-the-idea-of-an-oled-steam-deck-too-but-says-it-isnt-as-simple-as-it-sounds/
Just leaving this here, for future reference.

Dam I just bought mine SD last month. I wonder if I should return it and buy the OLED. But I saw the 512GB cert refurb are like $200 off now so a second steam deck as a back up would be nice.

Couldn't have come out at a more perfect time for me. I have a Retroid Pocket 3+, and was looking for something more substantial for emulation and easier on the eyes with remote play. I was researching the current options and Valve just up and made my decision for me. Subbed to the kbin steam deck community today in anticipation.

RIP people who spend a significant amount of time on the desktop. Steam Deck: burn-in edition.

Edit: I get it, I guess it's not that big of a problem anymore. I've been (pardon the pun) burned by first generation OLED screens back in the day.

Would this be worth it next to a PS5 and Series S?

I’m wondering if I could 1) buy games cheaper on Steam this way, and 2) play this while traveling (which I do a lot, meaning weekly flights and hotel stays in other countries for work),

Wow, this is quite tempting! Not only is the display going to be brighter and have better coloring, the refresh rate can go up to 90Hz (as indicated by the Tech Specs).

probably still 32 gigs standard lol

I wish I could care but Valve doesn't want to sell it here so whatever.

Ooh I was JUST about to buy a second hand one. Prices might get a little better soon.

this thing is so tempting but I just don't have enough time to game as it is... lol

I can really appreciate the performance is (should) be the same, makes a lot of sense