Valve has just refreshed its Steam Deck, but instead of a power boost, we're getting a Switch OLED-style upgrade which is mainly focused on delivering a better screen.
The Steam Deck OLED will come in 512GB and 1TB variants, both of which will include a 7.4-inch, 1280 x 800 pixel HDR OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
Other improvements include Wi-Fi 6E (the original Steam Deck has Wi-Fi 5) for faster downloads and a 50Whr battery, good for 3-12 hours of gameplay (the first model has a 40Whr battery). There's also a longer cable on the bundled power supply (2.5m, up from 1.5m).
Valve is also releasing a Limited Edition Steam Deck OLED for the 1TB model, but it will be exclusive to the United States and Canada. It will feature a transparent case and orange accents.
Our friends over at Digital Foundry have already gone hands-on with the new model, and think it's a worthy upgrade:
[source steamdeck.com]
Comments 6
Well I'd much rather buy this than another Switch by now. At least this is still up to modern standards.
I really wish valve make steam mini or lite, just make it smaller without the trackpad and gave it oled screen too. Steam deck is really comfortable to hold but it's too big for me.
Glad I held off on buying one for so long
Cool, it’s a shame the special edition is US-only, I’d be tempted to upgrade for that. I think I’ll probably stick with my current Steam Deck and wait for a more powerful model.
With my PC falling behind and no plans to build a new one for a few more years, this might finally be the kick I need to snag one of these in 2024.
Oh sure, Valve, I decide to buy a retro computer instead on your (then) current deck and the next day you announce this and drop the prices on the old hardware. Ugh....
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