Steam Deck OLED Review - OMG

[@Dave2D]

Lord Gaben does it again

[@jaughnekow]

It's time to finally get a steam deck

[@TechProcessor]

Awesome As Always Dave

[@malh1262]

does Base model has same internal as Mid and Top internal aside only screen difference ?

[@infinitegamerplus]

The 2 part case also makes it so when you have a shell that makes the steam deck bigger, you still have a carrying case that fits it

[@wendywatch3386]

Long Life to Lord Gaben

[@ChippyGaming]

I would never have expected a refresh so soon but this new version looks fantastic. Keeping the price the same too is a massive W!

[@ahmadmohamad6384]

It was obvious it was coming out. The previous gen was always out of stock, then all of a sudden in stock and they had a sale on it. Now they sold it to all those suckers they release the updated version.

[@ChippyGaming]

@@ahmadmohamad6384 I got mine at launch so I've not had a look at stock since then, It's great to see they're selling the original versions at a discount but they're still a great piece of tech

[@jamiehobson6336]

@@ahmadmohamad6384 I am one of those suckers whose steamdeck arrived last week. And I am RAGING as this happened to me when I did my PC 3 years ago. Bought top end AMD GPU and CPU, and Literally a week after complete new line up release. IM NOT SALTY, wait I AM SALTY AARRRGGGHHH

[@CheeseballNinja]

Those who bought it are not really suckers because they technically got the more affordable model that they wanted immediately.@@ahmadmohamad6384

[@willuigi64]

not even just staying the same, technically there was a price cut seeing the storage bump in each tier. @@VaporSprite

[@doooouge1136]

Summary from multiple videos I've watched: - Larger, now OLED screen (smaller bezels) - Brighter screen (1000 nits vs 400 nits) - HDR screen (110% P3 color gamut vs old 60%) - 90Hz (vs old 60Hz. Can display 30 more FPS for a smoother viewing experience) - Better touch responsiveness (180Hz touch polling rate) - < 0.1 ms response time - Dual ambient light sensors (for better auto brightness) - new 50Wh battery (upgraded from 40Wh. 30-50% more battery life) - Faster charging - Longer charging cable (2.5m vs 1.5m) - Easier to repair - Nicer case with the terabyte premium models - Wi-Fi 6E - Better thermals (bigger heat sink & fan. Quieter & cooler) - HD haptics - Dedicated Bluetooth 5.3 antenna for better connectivity with other devices (also supports connecting more) - Added support for wake from Bluetooth controller - Faster RAM - Redesigned custom AMD chip to be 6nm instead of 7nm (more power efficient) - Joysticks are more grippy - Shoulder buttons redesigned to be more durable & less prone to damage from drops- wish I had that... - 30 grams lighter - Even better speakers (new DSP chip to help improve sound quality & clarity) - Still compatible with old 3rd party accessories

[@markaznar1979]

Is the SoC faster than the original?

[@luziferius3687]

As far as I read, the old screen had 400, not 600 nits. The new one has 600 for SDR, and 1000 for HDR highlights.

[@notaavegotchi]

​@@luziferius3687thats correct

[@OzkrRodz]

@@markaznar1979no, the SoC is not faster, but it is smaller hence it produce less heat and consumes less battery, but it has faster ram that nets from 3 to 7 more fps based on the many reviews i’ve seen so far. (Old speed: 5500 Mt/s, New speed: 6400 Mt/s)

[@OzkrRodz]

@mi9tpronintendoswitchandro470no, the screen doesn’t support VRR, what it actually does now is push out higher refresh rate. (Old: 60Hz, New: 90Hz)

[@Harveeee]

So according to Valve, this is the definitive Steam Deck 1.0. Everything that they ever wanted it to be at its launch is in here. This is probably why the price didn't increase. EDIT: If you're wondering where's my source, IGN uploaded a YT video titled: Valve on Why Steam Deck OLED Is The Definitive Version Just look it up.

[@GhostAcez]

You actually get way more for the price at every tier now.

[@niks660097]

@@GhostAcez Its not always given, look at GPU prices or console prices..

[@darthraider450]

The OG Steam Deck was a beta device, the OLED is the real device

[@AtrusDesign]

@@darthraider450so the ROG Ally is a beta because it has not an oled? The reason was to have a low price device to launch it. First steam deck is still better in user experience than a lot of its bigger competitors, even with the old display.

[@h3ctor272]

​@@AtrusDesignyeah rog ally is still a beta. It was a messy launch and they still have a lot to fix.

[@suvendroseal1724]

Unbelievable respect to all the team members of Valve that made this possible. Incredible.

[@const3llations_370]

It's not that crazy lmaoo calm down buddy

[@suvendroseal1724]

@@const3llations_370 It is all perspective brother. Someone or something incredible to you might not be to me.

[@dyyuri]

​@@const3llations_370Calm down buddy 🥸

[@georgesr8979]

I also thing is not a big deal hahaha. I mean it’s appreciated but have you seen the competition of the steam deck? There are newer and better consoles like the crazy Lenovo one, if steam didn’t do this they could lose a big competitive advantage to the crazy competition they have even tho they’re more expensive they also offer more.

[@quinten01]

Yeah I actually hate this. Purchased the most expensive model for nothing since now there's a newer version I didn't get 😢

[@alnashmy]

I watched like 10 reviews so far, this review shows much more and went into many details that other reviewers didn’t go through, best one so far

[@HenryThe12]

Yeah the Verge’s review was kinda lackluster, I watched about 4 different ones and this one was the best. I wish they gave Cryobyte33 one day one.

[@ahmedduch5670]

Bro he didn't even acknowledge the base model now having 4x the storage as before, which is amazing.

[@haydenfletcher4007]

Dave2d is the GOAT

[@wszdexdrf]

The tiers actually moved one step up. The base model was 64, mid was 256, and the highest was 512. Therefore the prices actually dropped with the upgrade! This actually makes Dave's point in the end even more important.

[@Matanumi]

I feel better for not buying in right away.... But my excuse is and always has been the crazy backlog I have on the switch- also that's a lighter portable

[@soullesspancake7405]

@@Matanumi you can play switch games on steam deck. I don't use my switch anymore. I mainly use it to transfer games.

[@dio8070]

@@soullesspancake7405yes you can buy it’s not a exact replica. The switch is still better for portability, the games he already has. The noise, the battery etc. the performance alone doesn’t pursvae to change. ( sorry for bad English )

[@soullesspancake7405]

@@dio8070 your English is pretty good. you can tdp limit to reduce energy consumption and fan noise. I get better battery on my deck than I do on the switch. I ran diablo 3 on the switch..after playing for like and hr I can cook an egg on the back 😂. I tested the batteries with dead cells. Super light game. I got about 1.5 -2 hrs more on the deck. But steam deck is bigger in physical size.especially with the hard case.

[@versaleyang]

The Nand Chip prices have gone down so much between the release of the original Steam Deck and now, that putting more flash storage into the refresh model isn't going to make the production any more expensive.

[@ZapRodil461]

I love that handheld consoles get more and more popular. All that competition will create great products!

[@usersdksdfg]

love capitalism. Sometimes it sucks, sometimes not lol

[@rameessahlu]

Me too😊

[@audi.6106]

Capitalism is goated

[@AshrZ]

@@usersdksdfg It's great when the product is not a necessity, but a luxury. That way, if the product sucks, people won't buy it :p

[@kr1me2000]

I still think nothing can compete with the 3DS/Vita.... The Steam Deck and Switch are great but no match... YET !

[@DM72513]

Original $399 was 64GB so now it’s upgraded and refreshed and 256GB for $399. It’s definitely a win.

[@finraziel]

Keep in mind the 256 version is actually the old spec, not upgraded at all. Only the oled versions get the other upgrades as well.

[@ZekeDeezy-e2du21t]

Yeah that's dope! I don't think Dave mentioned this at all, and that's a gigantic development! 😮

[@TheL1arL1ar]

@@finrazielstill I got the 64gb model with a 256 card…I’m giving my old model to my 14 year old and buying the 1tb model.

[@DM72513]

@@finraziel Yea I noticed that when I went to the page. Makes it less of a crazy deal for sure.

[@flicka25]

They're discontinuing the 64gb and the 512 gb models. There's a drop down in price if you wanna grab one till stocks last.....the old 256gb is now the lowest eir model... 512gb OLED and 1TB OLED

[@LilPugHugs]

This just makes me more excited for the eventual Steam Deck 2. This is what they did with just a quick refresh, a whole new iteration will be amazing.

[@solara2966]

EXACTLY

[@galaxyportablegamer]

removable joy cons is what i would want! but its fine if they dont,i really like the one x player

[@gameclips5734]

as long as they can make it much lighter, otherwise it's only really useful docked

[@angeldeschain0]

​@@gameclips5734 I love it. I usually play while lying down on the bed, and I use a support so that my hands don't go numb.

[@the_retag]

@@galaxyportablegamer the problem is joycons are crappy ergonomicallyin both modes, while valve does good ergonomics

[@charlesw7397]

I'm not willing to upgrade yet but man, I'm jealous of the people who don't already have a Steam Deck. The base model is already amazing. These upgrades give it a huge bump in my eyes. I play games mostly handheld so the Switch OLED was a great upgrade for me. The OLED Deck and refinements of the base model is super cool. Totally unexpected too!

[@artemis_lena]

Same. Just bought mine during the summer sale and now kinda bummed I didn’t wait but I still love mine!

[@MVIVN]

I'm also currently in a situation where I'm telling myself it's not yet time to upgrade, I should just keep rocking with my o.g. 512 GB model until the true Steam Deck 2 comes out, but at the same time I really really really want the Steam Deck OLED... It's going to take a lot of willpower to stop myself from buying it.

[@XGD5layer]

​@@MVIVN There is a slight chance of it happening now with the mid-generation console refreshes, or 2-3 years after it. Otherwise I'd bet on 5 years ahead

[@shahtayyib]

They took every shortcoming and developed it to leave no room for envy about the competition. Cannot wait to get one.

[@officerminiwheats]

Still need anticheat support for linux so you can play FPS games

[@Fenrasulfr]

@@officerminiwheats This is not something Steam can force other developers to implement. this will only change when the Steam Deck, Linux or both become way more popular.

[@mitchellmcbrayer7367]

Honestly, the lower performance still puts me on the fence. I'd say the choice now feels like steam deck vs legion go if lenovo can fix some software issues.

[@Fenrasulfr]

@@mitchellmcbrayer7367 That is fine right, the Steam Deck was never meant to please everyone. It all depends on which games you play.

[@theviniso]

@@Fenrasulfr Found me my next Vampire Survivors machine, let's fucking gooooo

[@0x0404]

The amount of work they did to the cooling because of the extra internal space from the screen was impressive to hear. I don't recall hearing nintendo do anything like that with their oled version.

[@oo--7714]

It is because the switch doesn't generate much heat, it is a quite an underclocked chip even docked, and is arm, so the heat is still a lot lower compared the the steam deck oled.

[@divyjotsingh3879]

​@@oo--7714not just because it's arm, but because it's a 2015 design that they never bothered to upgrade that people still keep buying for some reason.

[@oo--7714]

@ because it's a 2015 design (2 years before the switch came out) The ps4 was using an even older design when it came out. Even the steam deck is using a pretty old design. The thing was only out of reservation earlier this year and rdna 2 came out in 2020.

[@makasete30]

@@divyjotsingh3879 people keep buying it because it has a huge selection of games and is very convenient, and suitable for the whole family. It’s got some great games for local coop, too, like smash brothers and Mario kart. Unique multiplayers like Splatoon 3. Great first party titles even this year with TOTK being highly successful, followed by some excellent remasters and one of the best 2d games in Mario wonder. Lots of deals and sales on the digital shop. It’s currently the 3 rd best selling console ever. That’s even with the very old hardware, the joy con drift and Nintendo first party titles not losing their high prices. It’s just an excellent system where the benefits vastly outweigh the negatives. You may not need it at all. You may have it and have stopped using for the steam deck (which is fantastic). But the majority are still loving the switch and playing it.

[@cbgg1585]

@@divyjotsingh3879The X1 is more powerful than what people make it out to be. It took a while for developers to get used to, but games like Bayonetta 3, Doom Eternal, The Witcher 3, Nier Automata, TOTK, Dragon Quest 11, Alien Isolation, Dying Light and to an extent Persona 5 Royal, goes to show just how flexible the chipset is. It isn’t ideal that Nintendo has stuck with the X1 for almost 7 years, but it is hardly a big issue when it comes to development and overall performance. The games mentioned ran very well. The Witcher 3 stands out the most at a consistent 30fps which is the same performance as PS4 and the Xbox One. So, from Nintendo’s point of view, why would they upgrade the system when devs are still finding a way and the Switch always selling so well on the monthly basis?

[@MangoPanic]

I'm so glad they did this! It's literally everything we were asking for. I got my Steam Deck a few months ago, and I'm outside the supported regions, so I'd imagine third party sellers are gonna price hike these before they get reasonable, so I don't regret getting it when I did at all. But it does make me really excited for Steam Deck 2! And it also shows that the Steam Deck as a whole is doing pretty well for them to be able to do this.

[@xyz3702]

Hey steam deck 2 are hinted prob 2025, i think its perfect time to get the new iteration

[@veerkillerx]

This is very cool. I think the longer the deck is around, the more hardware manufacturers will bend to help develop improvements for the system, and in turn other handhelds will get better as well.

[@yikesmcg1371]

Fingers crossed for a juiced up Nintendo Switch 2!

Hey Dave, base Steam Deck was not 256 GB. It was 64 GB of eMMC storage. Trick is, todays base model is actually previous mid model. They basically continue to manufacture previous mid model, with same APU, same battery, same smaller fan, same LCD but are now selling it as base model. Also, there was not 1TB option previously. Former lineup was 64GB eMMC, 256 SSD and 512 SSD. So base is now 256 SSD with older hardware, mid is 512GB with OLED, bigger battery, larger fan and better more efficient APU and flagship is 1TB

[@AugustineKusiDuah-bk4fr]

Indeed

[@jeffthegamerboy3476]

Woah 😳🤯

[@bobbypaycheque]

I only see the LCD model listed as 256GB base model and OLED only at 512GB and 1TB.

@@bobbypaycheque Yes, thats correct. Previous base model was 64GB eMMC. Current base model is same as previous mid tier model.

[@theviniso]

Praise Gaben

[@coinsagE46m3]

5:50 Digital Foundry's testing does show anywhere between and 5-10% improvement in multiple scenarios over the older Deck model. Definitely go check that out.

[@JavierSegura]

That's like 1-3 more fps. So yeah, negligible.

[@yournightmare9999]

@@JavierSegura but low IQ players have big hype

[@MortalTempest]

​@@JavierSeguradepends on the game but it can make games that were sub 40fps hit that target or make sub 60 fps games hit that target. It won't help as much on the higher demanding games but every little bit helps

[@WhiskeyAfterHours]

it's more than just fps look at the suttering between both gameplay videos side by side. it's more stable as well as a slight uptick in fps@@JavierSegura

[@Patrick-y4d1z]

@@JavierSegura It was about 3-4 fps, but when you're playing at 40fps, that's up to 10% difference in performance and can make a big difference.

[@fightnight14]

The OLED fixed a lot of the issues I had with the LCDeck. Now I can’t wait to get mine! 1TB for $649 seems reasonable. It looks so good!

[@HunchoDC]

Incredible value

[@itsdtxjd]

The 512gb is better because of the screen tho 🥶 you’re getting oled for a better image and having that antiglare on the 1tb models is just not good lol

[@usmanisi]

Glad you talked about the etched glass screen and the OLED compatibility.

[@Wordskies7]

Love your reviews lately. The dual camera is a unique take, feels very engaging without extra transitions and animations lol.

[@whatarewii]

Bought one during the September sale and now the model I got is 50 bucks cheaper now than it was ON SALE. Not to mention I would've splurged for the OLED in a heartbeat if I'd known it was coming. Damn it.

[@NoSmoke1]

Bro im so upset but ig I can't complain. I'm gonna ask customer support if they do trade ins because I would absolutely upgrade mine to this model for (hopefully) like $150

[@bnr32jason]

No regrets man, just buy the OLED and sell yours, you'll probably still get back a decent amount for it.

[@jonathankurian5026]

@@NoSmoke1let me know if that trade-in works! I just bought my first one fully spec’d out in July and would have much rather waited to get this. A trade-in would really be doing right by the customer

[@tagg8233]

This is just the nature of PC gaming. Every time I bought a gpu a new one came along or the prices dropped. It's the nature of tech you just gotta roll with it

[@NoSmoke1]

@@jonathankurian5026 for sure! It's gonna be the first thing I do when I get home from work lol

[@smika710]

60 LCD and 90 OLED isnt just that 30hz diff in the refresh. The pixel response time is so much tighter, that it would compare a higher than 90hz lcd screen

[@MannequinSmiles]

i cant tell the difference between 90 and 120hz. 60 and 90 is a big difference

[@instenalable]

Its also a HDR screen

[@rcvillapando]

@@MannequinSmilesamen to that

[@chariothe9013]

I have 75hz monitor I can tell difference when games are limited to 60fps and when I unlock it. So 60 to 90 would be a huge change for me.

[@theviniso]

@@instenalable Does Linux support HDR?

[@wizardpajamas6405]

Just found this channel after watching a bunch of others (NerdNest, DF, LTT) cover the Deck OLED. Great job hitting details they didn't! Shoulder buttons, actual trackpad sound, a thermal shot, and decibel ratings come to mind.

[@thanhatvu8059]

you're in for a treat. Dave's reviews are of absolutely top-notch quality

[@SS-cv4fo]

which rock were you living under that you didn't even knew about dave's yt channel I'd also not be surprised if you don't know who mkbhd is!

[@crateer]

​@@SS-cv4fofun fact, not everyone is as old as you.

[@AMAZINGDAVE]

​@@crateernot about age

[@dhi1145]

Great to see a demonstration showing that the screen protector fixes the etched glass problem. I got the 1TB because I didn’t want to mess with cracking it open to upgrade the storage, and I was starting to regret it until I saw this video.

[@ruchirachoudhary5339]

It is a very minor thing and not at all important, but I liked how the inside of the new model is colour coded and cleaner in look compared to the older model. I am sorry I get drawn to aesthetics quite often. If you use a transparent back cover, it would give out an interesting look to the SD.

[@RoxasHyuga14]

I'm glad Valve isn't making us wait much for this new model. I wanted to get my first Deck for xmas and this new model got me really excited.

[@Patrick-y4d1z]

I'm tempted to jump on it, I'm just wondering how many years until the Steam Deck 2 would release....

[@xtrmlvr]

@@Patrick-y4d1zif this is the middle gen revision, I would say 2 years. I was waiting but I think I will jump in.

[@Theguyfromthethingabagool]

I’m definitely at the point where I’ve spent like 2 steam decks worth of money on steam games JUST to play on the deck, steam you’ve won me and this is absolutely why❤

[@matthewthesecond]

In my opinion, the biggest reason Sony and Valves business strategies are so divergent (at least with respect to PS5 and Steam Deck) is because one company is publicly traded - and therefore must grow indefinitely, while the other is privately held. Valve doesn’t need to concern itself with infinitely growth and appeasing investors. They just need to focus on maintaining their financial viability. It’s the same reason why businesses like In-n-out have been able to keep wages above average the national average, maintain good food quality, and don’t feel the need to constantly open new restaurants. It’s because they’re not accountable to shareholders.

[@pauloazuela8488]

Perfectly summed up. And I do think the chip change made by AMD for ps5 is probably gonna reserve to Pro version. There's one thing I could say for the ps5 refresh. At least it's the same price as the older model(499usd), if we look at Amazon US at least. In my country ps5 old model is 700 usd

[@gravydoors]

Loving Valve even more. They really listen to their customers. I don’t feel this new version is a cash grab since it’s just a slight price increase.

[@thecomicsarereal]

They don’t really listen to their customers. Otherwise they would have made Half Life 3 a decade ago and not abandoned every hardware they’ve ever made up until Steam Deck. That’s the reason I hesitated to even get one but this refresh shows a lot of commitment to the platform and I’m slowly being convinced…

[@Aki-ow9hd]

​@@thecomicsarereal lol bro really used Half Life 3 to convince himself why Valve "doesn't listen."

[@user-lp5wb2rb3v]

they didnt abandon the index tho@@thecomicsarereal

[@rabbitmane9265]

@@thecomicsarereal what "customers" gave a fuck about any of their other projects until this point? be honest alot of their projects were flops. Name anyone who actually gave a fuck about the steam console. they dropped the projects because they were not successful, not because they were not "listening to their customers"

[@quinten01]

Yeah but now I gotta re-buy the steamdeck 😢

[@mbrochh82]

damn good review. straight to the point. sounds like they actually listened to feedback and fixed pretty much every issue with the original device.

[@Pyrrho_]

I'm sure Valve's refresh was also motivated by monetary gain. There's a lot more competition in the handheld space since they originally launched the Steam Deck.

[@terribletimes902]

Yeah I think a better phrasing would be that Sony focused on reducing costs. That PS5 “refresh” is cheaply made and looks like it, and insultingly enough they even raised prices for it. Granted, we don’t actually know the pricing of the new SD models yet cause it’s not on their website, but Valve at least brought the old 256 GB option down to $400, eliminating the pretty worthless 64 GB model.

[@potatoes5829]

who cares if they motivated by money? At the end of the day, we got a better steam deck.

[@beezrow]

​@@potatoes5829 agreed 👍🏽 and Valve started this explosion in handheld PC and Steam software is used on all the competition anyway ❤ it's a win for everyone! Winner winner chicken dinner for everyone

[@sprayartist8459]

​@@potatoes5829always starts off great until they become the leader in the space, progress will always dip when motivated by money.

[@Ray__E]

Isn't every company motivated by monetary gain? This comment is just confusing

[@parkeraurand4145]

I bought the 256gb LCD steam deck on a whim a month ago for a steal on FB market place, and I absolutely LOVE it. To see Valve actually make a solid refresh is really exciting.

[@bogadestroyer738]

No one cares

[@Ramon.Khalsa]

​@@bogadestroyer738i care

[@EwanJP2001]

@@bogadestroyer738hope your day gets better pal

[@cyberneticfish8086]

​@@bogadestroyer738 lmao so edgy

[@tico5058]

@@bogadestroyer738Why are you even here

[@hanspecans]

Super hyped for the OLED but also glad the haptics and the bumpers have been improved as well. The bumpers on my OG deck are definitely one of my first complaints.

[@kaiichinose9590]

Thank you for covering the difference between the anti glare and normal display. I’m Oled gloss panel for life I refuse to purchase anti glare displays. I always feel the colors get muted. Never bought the og deck and with these upgrades I will now own one.

[@branzeegaming6458]

Watching this just to confirm my purchase of the OLED 2 days ago and couldn't be happier with it. Such a cool little system and will definitely buy the next one

[@BloodmoonPyke]

Now this is exactly what I have been waiting for! I lost count of how many times I was so close to just buying the first model, but I knew they are going to release a version with every "quirk" from the first model gone.

[@jakoick1298]

waiting another 5-6months would make more sense since the next gen amd CPUs are around the corner

[@SweatyFeetGirl]

valve said earlier this year they wont release a steam deck 2 for a few years@@jakoick1298

[@ys1197]

Me too bro

[@ys1197]

​@@jakoick1298hmmm maybe I can wait a lil longer maybe. For a proper sequel

[@jakoick1298]

@@ys1197 waiting for SD 2 as well. the aerith/sephiroth chip is good for pre-2019 titles but anything after that doesn't run well on deck.

[@pvtcmyers87]

I’m so happy as an early adopter to see this come out so everyone can enjoy this. I don’t use my steam deck enough but I bought it because the principle of what valve was trying to do and the endless updates that done to this. If you even think for a little bit this would be something you would enjoy please don’t hesitate in giving the deck a chance. I know I love that little device. 😊

[@Bos_Meong]

same. But im tempted to have a nice 90hz OLED device, reminiscing my psvita days, what a gorgeous screen it was.

[@rcvillapando]

I’m actually more giddy with the possibilities of the Steam Deck 2. This is the blueprint for the next gen handheld PC gaming going mainstream coming in the near future. OLED screen? Check. Battery life? Check. Performance per watt? Check. Now we just need the next Ryzen APU. 🤤

[@poedottaviano6924]

Im not bying into the the 1TB being less inky black, as you can see at 3:10, the 1TB had more inky blacks and colors pop better. I was tempted to get the 512GB to compare but i must see a H2H comparison now to prove so. Plus i need the full 1TB ssd, as i choose not to open the SD.

[@bibabutzemann5661]

i know right? i found the black on the 1TB way better too.

[@poedottaviano6924]

Exactly. I'm sticking with the 1TB model as I'm sure I'll need the extra ssd space. And there has not been one H2H comparison with both screens, just speculation.

[@bibabutzemann5661]

@@poedottaviano6924 true. And look at the reflections when they lay above each other 3:58 . It looks so much better without the reflections.

[@rubberduck8867]

Not convinced on losing all the OLED goodness with the anti glare etched glass. Sure it won't look as good as the barely see yourself glossy but it's worth it.

[@starstuff333]

agree. and if you notice as soon as he sat it down you couldn't even tell the difference. it was only at the one specific angle. I have had the original steamdeck etched since launch, and i love it. the screen is so durable. I get zero glare anywhere. When i play with my switch oled in the house, the glare is awful with any lights on. The best part IMO about etched is that it DOES NOT SCRATCH, ever. You don't need to worry about a screen protector at all

[@shortanimationz]

I need to see a side by side of the Steam Deck OLED and the Legion Go. Those are my top two contenders.

[@aquase]

This is what the people want and need.

[@K-tw4wb]

No way the legion is worth it compared to this

[@Mauwe]

Now I don’t know what to get this new steam deck or the Legion Go.

[@TRX25EX]

Tbh I still think Ally is the king of them all, it's native landscape display unlike others with full VRR support, while having highest performance even beating Legion Go (so far)..... Yes battery is smaller now than Deck also but if you consider performance bump at 15W it's worth it..... Add to that best controls and best speakers.... Steam Deck OLED is a suprise to me but I think Ally still ahead because of that 2 generations ahead chip

[@spacedreamer12]

​@50086gtshould've learned my lesson with the switch refreshes. This new deck is just muuuuch better than the first release Early adopters get cucked again

[@rometherevenant8749]

Just the refresh i needed. Might just pick up this bad boy to keep my current steam deck company :)

[@Ben-io2vo]

What's the point in having 2? Surely you would just use the new one and never the old one

[@vick48]

​@Ben-io2vo let these idiots waste their money how they want to bro. You right tho, I agree.

[@コジフォクソ]

@@vick48 that rude af bro smh

[@vick48]

@@コジフォクソ you're soft.

[@mmsauce7866]

I see we got some mad brokies. 😂 minimum wage not enough for some of you chumps

[@Ray__E]

I'm so glad I held out for a Steam Deck. I am definitely going to get this model. It's exactly what I wanted

[@nicolaypastore]

@@MilfxHunter782why can’t millennials play games on the steam deck too?

[@dairyfreemilkyway239]

@@MilfxHunter782yeah milf hunter, why can’t millennials use the steam deck?

[@PREMulous]

I really want that glossy screen, but I also want 1TB storage. Would it be better to get the 512GB OLED and then upgrade the storage manually? Or get the 1TB anti-glare OLED and replace the screen manually?

[@itsdtxjd]

Why get a worse screen? Just get the 512 gb and get an as card or upgrade the ssd. I wanted the limited edition so bad but I just could not go with the worse screen…😢

[@rss112]

Yes! Going to buy one at last! Well done to the SteamDeck Team! Can only get better from here!

[@wolfemanxd]

This is what has kept me from jumping on the steam deck. I'm ready now :)

[@KaledTV]

The translucent version with Valve colors looks amazing, a nice throwback to old translucent hardware.

[@spacedreamer12]

This is why we need to keep supporting valve with our money. They're very customer focused Sucks for early adopters of the device as this new one is much better, but very good buy for the new wave of deck owners

[@NoSmoke1]

We were the beta testers 😭

[@funnyduck4568]

@@NoSmoke1nah we just got the first version, it’s expected that better will come along. Even before the oled the steam deck was one of the bast options for handheld pcs. If anything we should be greatful that they are improving it so much

[@nreaction]

Early adaptors are true heroes, without those support, there will be no future revisions as businesses have forecasts.

[@cbgg1585]

Lmao, no corporation is “customer focused”.. can’t believe !diots like you are this naive. If you think they are doing this out of the goodness of their hearts then you should look to get laid and touch grass. As an equities investor of 10 years and as a result of it I have become debt free, corporation are still corporations.. Valve not being publically traded doesn’t change this. If Valve sees no financial reason to do what they do, they wouldn’t be going all out. They don’t give a $hit about you. Corporations are NOT your friend. I invested in these corps because I see their greed and wanted a lick of the ice cream and a decade later and as a result, I am debt free and on track for retirement before 31-32 years of age.

[@chikensaregood9500]

if no one bought the original there would be no new device so thank you

[@starstuff333]

one thing not mentioned thought, the etched screen is so much more durable than the glossy. my original etched deck does not have one single scratch on it.

[@relicts]

The best device I have seen in my life. They literally made v2 deck and greatly improved everything while lowering the price. Very nice deal.

[@gamingallday9225]

Amazing update. I don't care about other devices that run windows. The OS is the Major part of why steamdeck is so great.

[@joaodias2457]

Valve should put an oculink port simular to what rog allly has. This way people could use and extenal gpu and haver better performance when decked. For those who use the Steam deck as the main PC it would be fantastic

[@florious80]

Great review. Short and sweet and to the point. Also it's amazing what Valve did with the new steam deck. Makes me want to get one even though i already have one. So many improvements and seems so worth it.

[@ahal9201]

Kinda confused on what you mean at 4:08 Do you still get some benefits of the anti glare screen if you use a screen protector? If I’m installing a screen protector and upgrading the ssd, is it worth getting the 1tb over the 512gb?

[@JonathanPriceArt]

I don't think it's worth upgrading if you are already comfortable with the device you have, but it's nice that it exists. It would be the one to get if I didn't already have one. Eager to see what's next.

[@adamek9750]

Massive improvement that is totally unexpected!!!! Wow might have to pick this one up

[@romemarroquin24]

This update is fantastic, better specs, same price. Other companies should take notes.

[@SomeDudeDan]

How does the anti-glare etched glass compares to the non-anti-glare etched glass OLED? Does it makes the display washed out? I want to get the 1TB Limited Edition, but I hate matte OLED screens, and I fear that this screen is going to look bad with this "coating".

[@itsdtxjd]

You hate matte oled screens you answers your own question 😜 go with your gut and get the glossy better screen

[@anyoneanyone28]

I’m buying this instead of a PS5

[@BRUCEYBOY]

Good call tbh I might sell my ps5 to put money towards a steam deck myself

[@protodg6567]

Don’t do it, it’s already outdated. It barely plays triple A games at 30 fps. You’re better off with a ps5.

[@anyoneanyone28]

Honestly, I ended up getting a PS5. I still want a steam deck as well though!

[@Ryan-vc9if]

@@protodg6567 ps5 also barely plays AAA games at 30 fps lmao

[@kmw882]

​@@protodg6567 out of curiosity, is yours the LCD or OLED? I'm trying to practice self control and not buy one lol

[@mylinuxdiary]

Not only is the oled one good, but it also makes buying the older ones better. Their prices have been lowered and especially the refurbished ones are a crazy good deal now (though only the 512gb model is available). I ordered a refurbished 512gb non-oled deck for 380€, which is about 190€ cheaper than the 512gb oled model and only 10€ more than a new 64gb non-oled model (and a decent bit cheaper than a new 256gb model). Although the increase in screen quality is mostly insignificant to me, the increased refresh rate, slightly better performance, weaker battery adhesive and especially the improved battery life would be great to have. However, it's not worth the additional 190€ for me and being able to get the old model for this money is what finally convinved me to buy the thing. This is not a whole new console, but it's a really great refresh.

[@cesar_otoniel]

Valve listened. Props to them!. I'm getting this. Gaben you monster.

[@type2red]

This new Deck is a massive win really impressed with it and cannot wait for a steam deck 2!

[@ZAGAN-OZ]

This is what a real refresh looks like.

[@LoudMime]

As a farsighted person, bigger screen is the best. Older people experience this and as a I underestimate big screens before but as I received surgery for my eyes I am opting for big handhelds

[@hurrycanger]

Base 256gb at $400 is a huge win. One big reason the Steam Deck was so well loved was the price. $400 was amazing, but man oh man 64gb was bs; I couldn't even fill my 512gb micro sd half full with games, because the internal storage always got full first. 256gb is the actually gonna be enough storage if you install all your games on the micro sd card. Huge props to Valve with this refresh and price drop.

[@lgolem09l]

The thing about the etched OLED screen is interesting. I'd really love total blcks, but I almost exclusively play my deck outside, often in the summer. Not in direct sunlight, but it's still very bright outside. Could you compare how noticable the glare is outside?

[@seanlacroix]

I’d rather buy the highest end one with 1tb and put a screen protector on like Dave said.

[@lgolem09l]

@@seanlacroix Why? It's still not gonna look as good as putting a screen protector on the lower tier model. The 1tb drive is completely unneccessary. Just get an SD card, it's not a big difference for games you wanna play on a deck.

[@lgolem09l]

@@tvh369 yeah, but for the price of the more expensive model you can easily get the lesser model with more space by ss card. You can also get a 2tb SD card if price is no option. Storage space is nearly meaningless. And the screen is not gonna look as odd because there still is layer of light distributing material in the middle. The effect you see in that video is a lot of the light coming from the outside being redirected before hitting the original screen surface, but not all of it, otherwise the protector would have to be nontransparent. At the same time, the light coming from the deck also has to pass through that layer, and that you will not change with another layer on top at all.

[@itsdtxjd]

@@seanlacroixthat doesn’t really fix the screen though since the screen is still etched underneath.

[@starstuff333]

@@itsdtxjd the etched screen is an upgrade over glossy lol. I disagree wholly that it is somehow a negative. I love my etched screen on the original deck

[@mannkeithc]

The Steam Deck refresh is much better than I expected. I am a great fan of the Steam Deck and Steam OS and I plan to get an OLED model. Valve are an excellent company who offer real value for money and amazing software and game support. I wish Apple would be more like Valve. Apple make some great hardware, but their operating system sharp practices and extortionately priced upgrade options always make me come away feeling I have been fleeced!

[@erebostd]

Exactly! Already sold my lcd one and waiting to get the oled version…

[@mossglow]

I'm lost on the comparison between gloss and matte screen. When Dave attaches the screen protector and puts the deck down there is no difference in either colors or black levels. It only differs when viewed from the angle. This makes me difficult to judge how much less vibrant and deep black the etched glass version is.

[@todorsamardzhiev144]

My friend has a steam deck. I thought it's cool device, so decided to get one last month. To my surprise, the OLED version is waaay better: - Sound is not at ROG Ally level, but it's pretty okay. - Battery life is surprisingly good, I get like 4.5 hours of Forza Horizon 5 (10W, 40FPS lock) - The OLED display has good color reproduction and response time, and even my extremely picky eyes can go 2-3 hours without any eyestrain. - The fan is barely audible if you stick to 10W. Nintendo Switch is louder than the Steam Deck OLED. - People give Valve shit for going with an older Ryzen chip, but the reality is, performance difference to Z1 Extreme at 10-15W is not really there, and I don't think any handheld is comfortably usable at like 30W power limit. All that on top of what's already the coolest gaming device, having great integration while not being locked-down at all (runs Arch btw). Best. Gaming. Device. Ever. One of the few things that gives me hope for the future of gaming is having PCs as the de-facto domain of a privately-owned company willing to do the right thing.

[@BodyworksPrime]

My biggest gripe with the old steam deck is it's weight. I have to support it on something or I get wrist pain eventually. Not like I'm a weak guy either, been lifting weights for >10 years. If they made a much lighter one similar to the weight of the N Switch I'd buy it instantly

[@Borgesmiiller]

Dave again, gave us the best review, that demo of the screen difference was on point 👏👏

[@ninjason57]

You convinced me on the $100 cheaper 512 gb model. I have the current 512 anti glare model and I will say while its nice to play in the car when there's potential for alot of sun glare the colors can seem muted. I dont want anything to dull that OLED panel and 512 GB is plenty of space for me considering I also use a 512 GB micro SD card.

[@tappersreviews4677]

I’m torn. I’ve not owned a SD yet and plan to order this OLED version next week. I really like that new carrying case that only the top tier gets but am concerned about the etched screen ruining the OLED experience. Do you think Dave is correct that if I just put a glass screen protector on it the display will look like the non etched version?

[@marcusevonblade2804]

if you dont need alot of space just get the 512 @@tappersreviews4677

[@larrywebster]

@@tappersreviews4677 wondering the same thing.

[@itsdtxjd]

@@tappersreviews4677a glossy screen protector won’t fix it as it will still be extched glass underneath lol don’t choose a slim removable case over a better screen. With that 100 dollars you’ll save you can buy a 3rd party slim case. There’s a video on KZbin of a guy comparing a oled glossy screen with a etched screen with a glossy protector and it helps a little bit but it still didn’t look as vibrant or clear as the glossy one and the darks don’t look only black.

[@doctadrey3000]

A minor update they could have done to the case that’d be great, is if it had a Velcro flap(or something) to allow you to charge the device with the case closed

[@JDabz96]

I think it may be an overheating problem while in the case. That's why they did it, I remember reading something about it

[@finraziel]

The difference shown by putting a glossy protector on the etched screen was quite startling, but I do wonder if that big difference might only be because you're looking at it under harsh studio lighting? Is it still so bad in more regular lighting conditions? Oled pixels showing black do not produce any light so to make it look washed out that light has to be coming from outside. I'm considering getting the 1 TB version just because I now have a 1 TB in my old deck and I don't want less space, but that demonstration is giving me pause...

[@finraziel]

@@tvh369 it was discussed in the nerdnest podcast too, but their conclusion so far is the screen looks awesome anyway even with the etched glass. The Phawx at first didn't even think his one had etched glass (but on closer inspection it did). So I'm not going to worry about it and just order a 1 TB version come Thursday.

[@starstuff333]

@@tvh369 plus you're getting a WAY more durable screen with etched. it's incredible the scratch resistance and quality of etched on my original steamdeck. i confidently ordered the 1b oled (all black, not limited) because i love the etched screen. i see it as a huge positive. I like my lcd etched screen deck more than my oled switch. so this oled deck will be amazing for me. i think people are becoming hyper focused on a tiny tiny difference in black/colors but ignoring all the positives with the etched. valve put it on their top end model for a reason

[@itsdtxjd]

Go with the one that doesn’t have antiglare for the best image, because even if you add a glossy screen protector to the one with the antiglare the colors are not going to look as vibrant and it won’t look as clear as it could like the 512gb with the glossy screen. I don’t understand why Valve would do this to the 1tb models. I wanted a limited edition so bad but just couldn’t bring myself to get a worse screen knowing how much better it can look with a glossy screen.

[@jonathan.sullivan]

It's not a "worse" screen.

[@itsdtxjd]

@@jonathan.sullivan to me it is. Oleds should never have matter screens. I like vibrant colors, sharp image, and deep inky blacks and colors. I’ve seen the matte SD in person next to a glossy one and the etched one looked almost like it had a lcd screen.

[@bibabutzemann5661]

@@itsdtxjd 🧢🧢🧢

[@itsdtxjd]

@@bibabutzemann5661 no I mean have you ever seen an oled tv with a matte screen? No. There’s a reason why lol in bright lit places the matte screen diffuses the light across the screen making it a bog blobby mess.

[@bibabutzemann5661]

@@itsdtxjd lol i knew you were lying. Just watched the 1TB and 512GB comparison video from Taki Udon and you can clearly see that there is no difference in colour and black, the edged glas even has more advantages without the reflections.

[@tappersreviews4677]

I’m torn about which version to buy. This will be my first SD. I really like that double case the $649 version includes but after seeing Dave’s video I’m worried about the etched screen ruining the OLED experience. Will applying a glass screen protector truly “fix” that as Dave suggested? I mean, will it look just like the non etched version? Wish the $549 version had that case.

[@mossglow]

I'm in the same spot. I may be wrong but to me the colors differ when viewed from the angle. Notice there is like no difference when the Deck is put down.

[@tappersreviews4677]

@@mossglow hopefully one of the reviewers can get hold of both versions of the OLED and do a direct comparison of the screens, and also see if the screen protector “fixes” the etched version as Dave2D said.

[@adeyinkasokunbi8132]

@@tappersreviews4677 I am also torn on this. I hope we get a review of both screens before I pull the trigger

[@itsdtxjd]

Putting a screen protector on the antiglare 1tb models won’t fix the blacks and vibrant colors and sharpness because the screen is still etched underneath. This is why I went with the 512 gb one even though I wanted the limited edition so bad! There’s a video somewhere on KZbin that shows a comparison with a glossy one and an etched one with a screen protector on. It helped a little bit but it still looked more blurry, less vibrant and grey blacks on the one with a glossy screen protector on the etched oled screen.

[@jonathan.sullivan]

There's nothing to fix, just buy it.

[@TylerRAndrews]

Dave's enthusiasm is so dang contagious. I'd watch this man review pre-chewed gum. Well done (as always), sir!

[@ONLYSCAR]

Welcome again to the series- Things i see but can't afford.

[@canaljefte]

Everything this reviews I can't afford

[@Valkaze111]

Haha maybe one day 😅

[@Okamine]

Maybe work towards increasing your paycheck ❤

[@williammathies2998]

Thanks!

[@denisruskin348]

Even though the Ally is superior in perfomance...OLED, amazing OS and usability and the better battery - the SD is the best handheld PC hands down right now. Getting that sweet glossy model as matte panels and OLED just don't go well together and it's not like I need to play on the beach with the sun behind me.

[@theimmortalfenix7859]

Legion go left the chat

[@alparius2]

@Dave2D I think you didn't notice one of the other biggest updgrade: the base 400$ model now has 256GB NVMe SSD, and the 64GB EMMC option is retired now.

[@mhameedmmd]

the quality and attention to details is insane ..even the case is very well thought .. devs need to support it on release otherwise no point ..

[@ugurasci4404]

A point I wanted to make was, and that wasn't mentioned in the video was that the Top Tier comes in an etched glass. This etched glass was not a fan favorite as it left out vibrant colors and the overall coloring just is not popping. So in my opinion the best version you can buy possible is the Mid version and just add an additional 2Tb ssd later through your journey of owning the Steam Deck and you will have a much better display and best possible screen. This edition does not come in the etched glass.

[@souperman4304]

This was so unexpected, but so perfect😍

[@swasho2939]

1:43 "blacks are just black" part sold it for me.

[@yfrufeyfryd2129]

I really hope they could do a trade in option, otherwise well I guess I have to sell mine.

[@PeakKissShot]

Trade ins are a nightmare to manage. I would not get my hopes up.

[@yfrufeyfryd2129]

@@PeakKissShot yeah sadly I think so too.

[@brandonfarley5297]

I’m buying my son one of these for Christmas! We’re gonna nerd the hell out!!!

[@jordirapper]

Ooooh glad I saw this video. I was planning to get the most expensive one but the loss of color is a no deal for me. I'll go for the mid tier.

[@genio5311]

Valve and Gaben are always a step ahead competition, while others boost performance at expense of battery life and portability, they focused on the most important things for a handheld, the display quality, going with a bigger Oled 1000 nits HDR display and battery life, using the same 50Wh battery that Legion Go has but consuming way less power thanks to the more efficient Apu they have. Yes Z1 extreme devices running at 20W or more have better performance, but battery life is no existent at that point, and even if games runs a little better, it's still not the way to play AAA games, i prefer my gaming PC for those, and Steam Deck Oled for AA and better optimized titles

[@const3llations_370]

The steam deck as a budget friendly handheld pc is anything but "ahead of the competition" There is really nothing premium feeling about it.

[@jrock5830]

I admit I envy all the cool stuff Dave and Marques are given. The tech they use and enjoy every single day.

[@JCMaldonado13]

They’re just review units that they have to ship back

[@rudy_9623]

​@@JCMaldonado13but still they get to toy with it 🥹

[@chikensaregood9500]

I used to say that before i started making actual money, you'll get there too

[@TeoBranzell]

WHAT A YEAR FOR HANDHELDS! First the Ally, then the Legion Go, and now the Steam Deck OLED! Now we need the ultimate handheld comparison video!

[@TheVoyagers.]

Sheesh that steam deck is still bad. Oled screen? Nothing special

[@YOUNGJBR]

@@TheVoyagers.yea just a slightly bigger screen and OLED but it’s still behind the Ally and Legion Go in terms of power.

[@asuperrandomguy8266]

​@@TheVoyagers.you don't heard about everthing that change? Cop

[@theviniso]

@@YOUNGJBR It's a handheld PC, battery life beats power all day, everyday.

[@EroticBananaz]

I really enjoy how you produce your videos. Your method of communicating information is so eloquent, and uniquely conveys your character to the audience. Thanks

[@FunTimes.7]

Dave has done it again, another outstanding review. Best one yet on this device. Please do a versus review on splurging $649 on this new Steam Deck versus the best version of Playstation 5 (which is cheaper). I know clearly the pluses & minuses, but I'd still like to see a video on it AND THEN me read all the comments below. Gran Turismo is why I would purchase the PS5 along with the most premium steering wheel accessory from Logitech, something like $350 or so. But can you do race sims on the Steam Deck like that with similar wheels?

[@labibh]

In a rare turn of events, in Canada the Steam Deck OLED is $50 USD cheaper. That's what was more surprising to me.

[@adeyinkasokunbi8132]

where can I get one? I am in Canada

[@ihmpall]

But you’ve to pay 2 million dollars for a house so it’s fair

[@labibh]

@@adeyinkasokunbi8132 online steam store, don't think it will be in best buy or amazon

[@watcharles19]

​@ihmpall I'm from Canada and that made me lol 😂

[@DM72513]

@@ihmpall Laughs in Toronto real estate.

[@Beastw1ck]

Dave’s comparison with the etched glass is going to save my wallet. The limited edition looks amazing but I’d rather have glossy glass. 512gb model it is.

[@spike178]

Yes will buy 512gb model and upgrade the storage later.

[@maddevil7474]

Does the glossy glass look better?

[@jonathan.sullivan]

​@@maddevil7474it's subjective. I don't mind the etched glass in the LE. There's a reason why it's offered on the top Sku's

[@TheChatwins]

Skip to 4:10 and pause. Which looks better? Everyone will say bottom. The reflections on the top are very distracting. I own the 1TB model and it’s mind blowing beautiful. Turn on vibrancy to max in settings and everything pops. No glare is the way

[@formaltaliti]

this sold me on the 1 TB model. Thanks!@@TheChatwins

[@DeanT1987]

Thank you for addressing the anti glare coating, that’s the only aspect I’m very disappointed with if I were to choose the top tier model.

[@DeadChr0me]

the demonstration with the screen protector was a perfect way to illustrate the anti-glare coating. and how glass screen protectors negate that anti-glare coating. - one of the reasons i got the original steam deck 256gb version and i used a dbrand screen protector.

[@cogspace]

Correction: The tiers HAVE changed. The base tier was originally 64 GB eMMC, the mid tier was 256 GB and the top tier was 512 GB. The old mid tier is the new base tier, with the new mid and top tiers being the new OLED model in 512 GB and 1 TB respectively.

[@gibonbich]

Base version was actually 64GB eMMC. Now they made 256gb version the new base AND they lowered its price to match the previous 64gb version, which is even more impressive of them to do 🙃

[@DelluciPhoto]

I just like how when a new product comes, all the issues with the old one are on the spotlight. But those same issues were never mentioned in their original review.