Let’s go over some logistical issues. First, all LCD Steam Decks have had their costs dropped and the 64GB and 512GB variations are being discontinued. Now, the 256GB model of the LCD would be the base mannequin and will probably be joined by a 512GB OLED and a 1TB OLED. Additionally, the Docking Station has had its value dropped. Right here’s the breakdown of costs:
Steam Deck Docking Station – $79
Steam Deck LCD 64GB – $349 (whereas provides final)
Steam Deck LCD 256GB – $399 (new baseline mannequin)
Steam Deck LCD 512GB – $449 (whereas provides final)
Steam Deck OLED 512GB – $549
Steam Deck OLED 1TB – $649
Total, I feel these costs are nice! An HDR OLED display screen is certain to be putting and the display screen remains to be 1280×800 however is barely bigger due to thinner bezels and has a refresh charge of 90Hz! So, is the brand new display screen the whole lot? Nicely as talked about earlier than, the battery life has improved (30-50% in keeping with Steam) and it appears for a few causes together with the truth that it’s larger. It’s gone from a 40Whr battery to a 50Whr one. Different enhancements that Valve is advertising embrace a smaller APU die going from 7nm to 6nm for elevated effectivity and an improve to Wi-Fi 6E over Wi-Fi 5. There’s additionally an even bigger fan to maintain it cooler and it weighs 30g lighter than the LCD mannequin. One ultimate improve that Valve isn’t actually speaking about is that the RAM is quicker. It has jumped from 5500 MT/s as much as 6400 MT/s which Digital Foundry has confirmed offers considerably of a efficiency enhance that varies primarily based on the sport.
There are just a few different objects that Digital Foundry has identified (video beneath) that I feel are value mentioning. First, the Steam Deck now has a extra handy means of locking your console’s refresh charge/FPS. In addition they point out that the audio system are louder with extra bass, the Steam Deck OLED has improved haptics, and a brand new and improved trackpad. In addition they point out that the repairability has improved because the again is less complicated to take away and also you don’t need to undergo the again to exchange the display screen.
I for one am very excited in regards to the Steam Deck OLED. It appears like they’ve actually taken a whole lot of consumer suggestions to coronary heart and are placing out a vastly improved product. You possibly can order the Steam Deck OLED from Steam in addition to from Komodo for avid gamers in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
