Steam Deck OLED - Overrated or Must Have?

[@Trojanischer_Esel]

I already know I am going to upgrade to the OLED model. I’m just here to convince myself that it is a good idea 😂

[@rhonaw3409]

I've accepted that I can't justify it... But I really really want it, so that's reason enough for me!

[@cow77cow]

I did order it few hours ago, so you should do the same. 😅

[@Trojanischer_Esel]

@@cow77cow my order went through 4 hours ago

[@mk17173n]

i got the legion go even though i have original steam deck lol.

[@I_Get_Computers_Puting]

Same bro, same. Just looking for excuses.

[@literatemax]

I got the limited edition one because valve said that the interest in it would let them know how much effort to put into having more new different color options available. Imagine an Aperture Science or Combine Technology-themed Deck!

[@adamgerald849]

Who else is watching this while they wait for their Steam Deck to be delivered? 😅

[@rickjets2010]

I am finally jumping into the handheld gaming pc world. It is 4 months after your post. BUt I too am watching the while waiting for my Steam Deck to be delivered.

[@RayTheFloofyBoi]

Me, it should be arriving tomorrow

[@UmbraSly]

Just ordered mine today, I can’t wait!

[@Soraky0]

@@RayTheFloofyBoi same

[@theresidentalien]

Mine arrives tomorrow!

[@Dynamonic]

I got an LCD Steam Deck at launch, and it blew me away and transformed the way I play my games! I'm so excited that Valve appear to have made that experience even greater with the OLED Deck and so, I'll be there to place my order at launch in just under an hour as I type this!

[@TheL1arL1ar]

@@shto4782I just started about 3 weeks ago…and I’m about 50 hours…I did not experience any crashes at all….and I also play it docked…as well.

[@TheL1arL1ar]

@@shto4782 my lcd deck is the launch model or it shipped asap upon release ..and it’s still going strong. Yeah no Elden ring crashes for me…I dunno I’m on stable and fully update…

[@TheL1arL1ar]

@@shto4782 Once again I’m sorry bro…I think Elden ring is fucking amazing. I haven’t been onto a game this long since my gran turismo ps2 days. Sorry you keep experiencing crashes…also I’m using the 64gb model with a 256gb SD. And my deck is approaching its 2 year mark…

[@911930964993996997]

I never updated my PC since 2014 ..mostly because of the shortage and ridiculous parts prices like graphics cards .... DECK IS ALL I PLAY .. and IM OK WITH THAT . !

[@jasper265]

LCD is a light filter that you put in from of a backlight. OLED sub-pixels emit light themselves. So you're close, but rather than each sub-pixel having a backlight, there's no back and each subpixel is their own light.

[@MasterPJ86]

The steam deck is hands down the best and most satisfying piece of tech I had since my (very far) childhood. Next month I will be selling my lcd deck for an oled 512gb version and I could not be happier with this decision. Valve deserves our thanks and money for how good it is working on both its hardware and software.

[@Zachycash]

Surprisingly got myself a Steam Deck OLED about 5 hours past when the pre-order opened, I was having trouble getting it the first time it opened. Decided to wait it out and then I got it. Super excited to have it and I'm also a first timer of steam deck, I'm glad I waited out for this particular refresh, can't wait to see what Valve does next in the future. Cheers!

[@AchillesFeel]

Dude same I feel so lucky! I guess they were doing a couple waves of drops or smth

[@subiesojourner777]

Me too. I Couldn't get a Limited Edition the first go around. Then I checked back about three hours later and snagged one.

[@giancarlolugo7048]

@@subiesojourner777 same here. I was so disappointed that my page was giving me errors. After 30 minutes of trying I was able to get the LE. This is my first Steam Deck.

[@tehgearz]

@MisterCaution the Autumn sale starts tomorrow

[@Dev_Astral]

I didn’t check all the comments, and I’m late so no one’s ever going to read this but for the sake of clarity and accuracy: You state that in OLED, every pixel/subpixel is backlit. That is incorrect. What makes OLED special is that there is literally no backlighting. Instead, the pixels self illuminate when electricity passes through them. That presents a bunch of advantages: 1) When a pixel isnt needed, the pixel literally just shuts down, hence why blacks on oled are so perfect 2) Because there’s isn’t any interaction between the pixel and something else for the pixel to activate, response time is far lower than any other currently available technology. 3) Because when a pixel goes black, it essentially shuts down, it also draws no power at all. You can do the test if you phone has an OLED screen. Have a full black background for a day, and compare the battery life to when you have a regular background. You’ll see that with the black background your phone lasts longer. That’s because all the black pixels consume 0 power. So while it wouldn’t necessarily be a good upgrade just to have better colors… The insane battery life increase of the Steam Deck oled is partly due to this panel technology. Even with a bigger battery, the LCD model wouldn’t be able to last as long because the panel draws more power, all the time.

[@lego_minifig]

The good thing about having younger siblings is that you never feel bad about your hardware dropping in value as you can just give the old tech to them. Never sold any of my old computer components as when I upgrade the old parts just trickle down the chain to the next person. It empowers them to play games more easily which worth more to me than getting a bit of change back.

[@myles5388]

This is exactly how I rationalised upgrading to the 1tb oled steam deck😂 giving the lcd to my sister

[@mechanicalmonk2020]

Since the moment the Deck was announced all I've wanted is an OLED version. It's my only complaint about the OG Deck. 100% worth it for me.

[@Kaz-Oz]

Same. OLED is just so nice

[@TheL1arL1ar]

I love my OG deck…it replaced my switch OLED which replaced my vita’s…and now I’m getting the OLED and passing the OG down to my 14 year old.

[@deckverse]

I’m incredibly hyped. The fact that they fixed nearly all major flaws of the original Deck, is wild. Sure, it’s on paper the same APU, but you gotta keep in mind that OLED comes with a much better pixel response time, and it will feel so much better. Mark my words.

[@user-sz6hk1nv3o]

Naaa! is not that big of an upgrade for me to go buy it again. If it had more power maybe but i play dock most of the time and my tv is an oled.

[@redcrimson1028]

That's cool, but u can't fot an oled TV in your pocket

[@donniedarko4497]

KZbin asked me to submit a small opinion poll about your comment, rate it from 1-5 and check boxes bout what I liked about your comment. I gave it a 5, and checked "other". Never seen this before 🤷

[@deckverse]

@@donniedarko4497 Weird. Thanks for the heads up!

[@elmalloc]

I gave it a 3/5 for "mark my words" because he is just a simple consumer@@donniedarko4497

[@dcarpenter85]

I will be picking up my first Steam Deck today. Going for the 512gb OLED model which I will probably upgrade to a 2TB SSD if I see any good deals for black friday. I've always been on the fence but the quality of the LCD screen was really holding me back from taking the plunge. The OLED Switch was a transformative experience for me and this screen sounds like it's on that level. Can't wait!

[@241troystreet]

Exactly what I just ordered plus I seen a few videos saying the matte finish washed the oled look down

[@fightnight14]

“Picking up” from where exactly? 😂😂

[@spike178]

Done the same, yeah want 2tb SSD have a massive steam library. Steam was busy took me 45 minutes to buy online, so many errors wouldn't update my debit card and my mobile phone details which were wrong.

[@spike178]

​​​​​@@241troystreet Yeah wanted the best out of the Oled and won't ever be outside gaming just seems dumb gaming in direct sunlight. Mainly will use SD in bed at night or evening on the sofa away from windows/ lights.

[@TheL1arL1ar]

⁠@@241troystreetthe trade off is worth it…on my OG deck I used an anti glare glass protector…slight drop off in clarity, but worth it…and this is around my house…and the light glare is baaad.

[@Bigdude0444]

13:16 You have no idea how much I would love to live in that bliss of not being able to notice stuff with audio quality. I enjoy being novice audiophile but my ear itself picks up so much detail just in general and it can really be distracting, but when it does come down to listening for that detail in music or games, movies, shows, etc. it's great.

[@hblockx16]

Somehow interesting that everyone is fighting glossy vs edged display and the same time all reviews have the edged one and are blown away by the amazing image quality. :D

[@c-tothefourth4879]

Glossy would look better

[@bibabutzemann5661]

@@c-tothefourth4879 ONLY in a complete dark room

[@myles5388]

@@c-tothefourth4879glossy looks better in far fewer circumstances, seeing my face stare back at me in a mildly lit room next to a window let alone outside is borderline unplayable to me. I think for tv’s or monitors that have a fixed place where you know what the light situation will be 100% glossy is better. But for portables like the deck or gaming laptops having a glossy screen is so annoying imo

[@ThatRandomGuyInTheComments]

Neither. It's a nice to have. I have an LCD version, with no plans to upgrade because my use case is sufficiently served.

[@redcrimson1028]

I can respect that.

[@brotha1984]

Facts same here I think if they had made that oled 1080p and 3rd or 4th gen processor I just might have to pull the trigger on this one but for now I'll keep my 512 lcd model

[@redcrimson1028]

@brotha1984 I guess that's not stopping lots of people from buying and have Steam going haywire. I've been trying to order one all day but thr site won't make me purchase one. I guess those silly opinions is not stopping people from buying it. Most of those oled sales are from people who already own a deck lol

[@amamsurri5454]

Another thing to note is the frame doubling from 45->90fps is a power saver. since no actual rendering is done for half of the frames it just displays the prerendered frame over again you can see a noticeable improvement in battery life vs keeping it at 60 70 80 fps etc.

[@hanfo420]

😂 that is not 90fps then

[@amamsurri5454]

@@hanfo420 you can also do 90fps. What's your point. My point was with frame doubling 45fps has reduced latency and better battery life than in previous models

[@LetMePickAUsernameAAAAAAAA]

13:50 Valve is mass producing steam decks, buying a few hall effect sensors might be fine, but when you're mass producing a product, you can't have quality control issues in the production chain

[@ChocolateAsian9000]

Got the highest end launch LCD, shell swapped it to a transparent black, and I think I still feel good about having it. Yesterday I added the limited edition OLED into my cart as soon as it was available but didn’t pull the trigger. I’m proud of the work I put into the LCD, and I have a shell swapped Switch Lite for christs sake so I’m good. I’m also not a fan of the red orange color sticks, I’d rather a green accented deck.

[@erniesdeck7550]

I just sold my original 64 GB steam deck and purchased a 512 gb OLED.... And I absolutely love it!! I do not regret updating at all. I also like the fact that the screen is a tad bigger it's definitely the best version of the steam deck that you can get.

[@hisymba]

I have to be honest, I really really like your review style. I like that you are not afraid to admit that sound is not your expertise and that you give your honest feelings rather than some copy pasted information about technicalities that you are not experiencing. Thank you very much!

[@maxducoudray]

I’m going for a Limited Edition one but I have no idea how “extremely limited” it will be. I probably don’t need to upgrade, but I do use my Steam Deck every day and I want to support the success of the product so it thrives and continues into the future. I think Valve is doing a much, much better job with this device than any other handheld PC maker and I want them to continue.

[@BudgetAstro-ba]

it was in US and Canada only.

[@rafaelochoa9776]

Where u able to get it? They told me as a new customer I didn’t meet the requirements. BS. Had to order the regular oled version

[@maxducoudray]

@@rafaelochoa9776 Yes, I did get one. I had to try a lot and it took about 10 minutes to get through the server crunch, but it worked.

[@911930964993996997]

Valve has our back and pours their love of tech into everything they do .. great piece of kit..I have mine on order too!!

[@distinctbutter9075]

I am hoping to upgrade in half an hour. And if I can, get the limited edition! I love the age of gaming handhelds that we are in and want to support it. I plan to give my friend and his wife my 512 LCD deck for Christmas or keep it as a collection item. Cool stuff!

[@BouncingZeus]

I ordered the Limited Edition because I love transparent electronics. I have an OG steam deck and love it. I upgraded when the Switch had an OLED and it was very worth it. Makes a world of difference on portable systems.

[@Morgan423Z]

I'm not upgrading, it's just not enough of an impact for me, but instead a bunch of small improvements. Plus Valve effectively hammered the resale value of LCD Decks with this move (since the market is getting flooded with them right now). I was actually considering a larger-screen system (like the Go), but with this move, I can't recover enough from my Deck to justify the purchase. Looks like I'll be waiting another year or two to upgrade.

[@skycloud4802]

Another thing for me to consider is the hassle of replacing the SSD. mine is 2tb SSD, and it's packed to the brim with games. Even if I got a 1tb OLED, I'm effectively downgrading the storage unless I mess around swapping them around, I don't want to worry about or risk accidental electrostatic discharge just for that.

[@imacmill]

In one or two years, your OG Deck will be worth even less, and due to inflation, the price of the new Steam Deck will likely be higher. Decisions, decisions.

[@TinoushGTR]

I wouldn't fall for these videos. A bit more colours is not worth spending 300 again. I'm not doing it. Don't use the deck that much to be justified 😊

[@Tonno7]

@@skycloud4802 it's perfectly possible to use the SSD of the LCD on the new OLED model and valve confirmed it. You only need to upgrade to Steam OS 3.5

[@goestheboom5211]

​@skycloud4802 hey whatever you gotta tell yourselves lmaoo😂

[@spike178]

Bought my oled 512gb SD yesterday never owned one before can't wait, says 3 to 5 day's delivery time better not get stolen by the van driver. Hate top firing speakers just sounds wrong. Legion Go just sounds really bad.

[@Tonno7]

If screen looks so good with the anti-glare Matte, imagine it with the glossy screen that has even darker blacks... Just awesome (tomorrow receiving my 512 Gb, I'm so hyped)

[@miguelrivera9878]

Do you need to shift to an OLED model? Well that depends on what your needs are? Does the battery improved the portability of the console? if yes, well you can modify your battery life for a better LCD deck experience. Does download times improved? if yes, well you can manage your download times in your LCD deck model. Does the screen and color saturation improved? if yes, well you have other screens and saturation workarounds in your LCD deck. Does the new model comes with some improvements? if yes, do they substantially change the degree in which you experience your games? if yes, buy the OLED model. if it doesn't, keep your LCD model.

[@pwang07]

I have my Steam Deck LCD 64gb for about 2 months now when it was on sale. I replaced the hard drive to 2tb SSD and added a Anti-glare protective screen to it. To me, the LCD screen looks great to me, plus I dock my Steam Deck to a portable 15.6 inch monitor which looks even better. As this is my 1st handheld PC cconsole, I've have been havng a blast with it. I would love to get the OLED version, but i am satisfied with my Steam Deck. I had no issues at all and I rather save my money to get the official Steam Deck 2 when it comes out. Yes, the upgraded OLED version is a drastically improved version in everyway, I just don't think I will sell my Steam Deck and get the OLED version as I probably will not be able to sell it for a good price. With that said, it's a No, for me to upgrade to the OLED version.

[@b.b.s7545]

Cool story bro

[@TheL1arL1ar]

I also got the 64 model with anti glare glass…I’m buying the OLED and passing the og off to my son..

[@davidt9513]

I've been on the fence about getting one. I don't know if I would use it that much. Mostly only when traveling. But once the price went down on the old ones I finally decided to pull the trigger and got a 512GB LED.

[@ILLESTTRUTH]

So far how are you liking it?

[@davidt9513]

@@ILLESTTRUTH I'm loving it. So easy to use. It looks and works great!

[@joareth]

I'm going for the limited edition, I don't want to go through the trouble of swapping my front case again, and I like the orange accents.

[@SamuraiMerrick]

Need to recognize that an 800p OLED at that size is probably equivalent to a 1600p LCD. OLED have a clean pixel structure that results in the resolution appearing higher. I saw a blind test of a Samsung high end QLED (LCD) 8K tv vs an LG 4K OLED. Like 95% of people thought the 4K OLED was the 8K TV.

[@TRX25EX]

You are wrong bro what you talking about is Micro OLED not regular OLED.... OLED suffere mors in resolution which gives it more noticeable screen door effect while latest LCD have superior pixels arrangements hence less screen door effect (it's a know thing in VR because of how sensitive it's in that market) But Micro OLED is the best when it comes to pixel arrangements

[@jimmymac2292]

Oled is extremely nice. But given the dichotomy of the title. Id say its over-rated. My LCD steamdeck is great and while a nicer display is.... nice. Its not a must to have an enjoyable experience.

[@Justin-dp7pg]

I have several OLED TVs and i can tell you that adding OLED is not overrated. It's an insane upgrade.

[@c-tothefourth4879]

Oled destroys LCD. Especially the deck which isn’t a great LCD.

[@jimmymac2292]

@Justin-dp7pg I don't own a TV. I have a Samsung tablet with an amoled screen, and it's nice.

[@jimmymac2292]

@c-tothefourth4879 I don't know about destroying. I have alot of fun on mine. I'm sure you will enjoy the Oled steamdeck. I much rather just save the money.

[@c-tothefourth4879]

You've clearly not used an OLED then@@jimmymac2292

[@johnybravo7034]

Great review. Already have a Steam Deck, so I got the LegionGo instead. I like my SD, but the screen size has always been an issue for me. I think my eyes aren’t what they used to be.

[@Mr.Scorpio79]

Of course I’m upgrading! Old fashion always sucks!! Getting the 512 version cause colors pop up more. Wish they could make the 1tb with the option to regular screen. Nice channel!!! 🤙🏻

[@Gagostrong6735]

Yes and you also can use it as a mirror .. 👍

[@Mr.Scorpio79]

Nice! Can check my mohawk once in a while!! If I get bored I can always buy anti reflection screen protector!!! Jaja 😈

[@kingallanon]

Thanks for pointing out that the upgrade isn't just about the new screen but there's a ton of other changes that Valve made to the OLED model that really add up. I might have missed it in the video, but I don't believe you touched on the upgraded Wifi and Bluetooth chip bringing it up to Wifi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 which allows for low latency audio for wireless earbuds and a much faster and more stable Wifi connection.

[@njgaming3322]

Ima stick with my LCD because I love it and I have no need for the OLED, but when they make a Steam Deck 2, I’m definitely gonna have to get it

[@felipepontes2564]

Oh my god! I couldn't find your channel (and I didn't remember the name) or any of your videos, even when searching in my KZbin history for "steam deck"! I only managed to get here from a Fan The Deck video! I'm not sure why your videos were not appearing to me anywhere, but now I found this video and subscribed to your channel (so this won't happen again).

[@chriswoods7774]

OLED upgrade includes better battery, Chargers faster than the LCD versions, Improved screen which is a Steam Deck OLED, the screen size has little bit increased, feels rather lighter and more comfortable to play.

[@tysonharrison2566]

and 15 Degrees cooler... smaller bezzlers better speakers ect

[@IMan_93_]

Always look forward to your videos. I got lucky and got a Limited Edition OLED today when they went up and sold my 512 LCD for a good price before they plummet. Keep up the good work man

[@NerdNest]

Very nice!

[@IMan_93_]

@@NerdNest Absolutely. An OLED screen was all I really wanted on my old model. I remember when they released the Sea of Stars demo, I downloaded it on my Deck and my Switch OLED, and sat them side by side and the difference in brightness and color was mindblowing

[@b2gills]

There is no back light, in any way, for the OLED version. The way LCDs work is that individual pixels either block light, or let light through. (Or somewhere in the middle where some light comes through.) The way OLEDs work is the pixel itself produces the light. So when an OLED pixel is off there is no power associated with it. (Technically the chips that control the pixels use a tiny amount of power regardless, but it is so minuscule that it can be ignored.)

[@Eevolved32]

The steam button and dot buttons for me have been a huge pain I’m glad to hear they have been improved

[@desertlightning7335]

Here's my thing, the Steam Deck started out as just an idea everyone shit on. It was a joke. Even LTT bashed it. Yet it prevailed. This thing is a monster. Not because of performance, but for being well rounded. The thing is like a damm Lexus LFA.

[@chrisloughnane4592]

My OLED arrived today, I knew instantly from the weight and screen on just the menus I did the right thing! I just moved my 1TB from my LCD unit to the OLED, it was like LEGO. Zero boot issues, I made sure to align OC etc. However, my Windows 11 on SSD card is sobbing it can't reach the net and I'll have to wait for drivers to be released. To sum up, it was worth it.

[@cunawarit]

Nice video. I'm impressed by all the upgrades, it's a very nice upgrade! But as I am trying to save cash I won't be upgrading from my older Steam Deck. I rarely upgrade a console mid-generation and I will be following the same path.

[@SaraMorgan-ym6ue]

yeah more power better controls longer battery life better screen everything about it is enhanced

[@TheL1arL1ar]

I bought the switch OLED…and it was fun…until the deck came out and now OLED here I come.

[@Greydawg]

If they fixed Steam on the OLED Steam Deck, I'd get one immediately, no questions asked! I'm just still so frustrated with how much functionality is still missing for Steam on any version on the Steam Deck. We all "get used to" the scrolling issues & pausing in the Store, but it's still frustrating, & the total lack of functionality in so many other parts of Steam for a handheld Steam-based device is still baffling to me. I think most Steam Deck users just don't use Steam as much as other programs & things like emulation & tweaks, but for those of us who got it partly to participate more with Steam as a platform, it's surprisingly changed very little since launch.

[@Matt23488]

I won't upgrade my own yet, I think it's still great and I can hold off for a couple years until the next gen version comes out. But I was already planning on getting one for my wife for Christmas, and was waiting for a good sale. But this is even better, and I was glad to get one ordered for her today.

[@anFy81]

I upgraded. The day the model was availile from 19:00 CET I was sittin there with my 16 month old son in one arm and hitting reresz on the steam store with my other hand.. after roughly 40 minutes I managed to get through the process. The new model arrived yesterday. I had no chance to open the box yet. As a 42 y.o. father of two, I had little to no time for the original Steam Deck. I assume I will have even less time for the new model. It is just so nice to "have it at home"

[@Tempest_ry]

I'm upgrading and giving the old one to my brother for his birthday next month.

[@notepadplusplus4923]

I wish steam would distribute to more regions so we don't have to deal with retailers with insane mark ups. if I'm gonna wait for the price of SD OLED to go down idk if it's still worth buying it at that time (cuz SD 2 might be near by then).

[@gosuosuo3216]

I have placed an order for the limited edition to upgrade my lcd version. The Rog ally(extreme) is on sale and cheaper than the OLED deck, should I try the Ally?

[@gaker19sc]

I'm on a pretty tight budget so I'm getting an LCD Deck 64GB for $300 and a 512GB microSD for $30 (it's on sale)

[@fingotterdammerung]

Is this OLED screen DC dimming or PWM low frequency dimming, like the switch OLED screen? Thanks🎉😊❤

[@ln836]

Any chance you can do a comparison between the legion Go and the SD OLED?

[@andoyskies9855]

SteamDeck Owner w/o extra $$$ overhyped SteamDeck Owner extra $$$ and New buyer or window shopper : great buy or must have.

[@danhle1032]

Excuse my ignorance, but Why would the panel show the same frame 3x and 2x if the fps is 30 or 45 respectively instead of limiting the refresh rate to 30 and 45hz so it only needs to show it once?

[@stvnoahc7249]

Personally I think the upgrade is huge and worth the upgrade. However I’m only going for the LE. I have an LCD and an Ally, so if I miss out on the LE I’ll just sit out on this one.

[@jedimojojojo1603]

What is LE?

[@jedimojojojo1603]

@@Bronsonsom thanks

[@Marc_att_123]

hello, could you by any chance tell me what game it is you are playing at 2:19 ? It looks really fun

[@nintendude794]

I wish I knew too

[@DanaTheInsane]

Mine is out for delivery as I watch this! I do love that my Steam Deck will now have the beautiful, vibrant screen my Switch has had for two years.

[@dontsweatme4588]

You only live once boys. TREAT YOURSELF. if you’ll survive after losing that $500..go for it

[@christianr.5868]

I'm giving my girlfriend my old steam deck and getting this one. It's not a must have, but the better screen, battery life, and quieter cooling are everything I felt was lacking on the original

[@notafantbh]

Great idea. I'm gonna find me a girlfriend.

[@Ridku13]

Why don't you give your gf the oled version and you keep the old one? What type of bf are you

[@christianr.5868]

@@Ridku13 that type of boyfriend that gives his girlfriend a free steam deck

[@SubHumanGaming]

@@christianr.5868 you're sweet, that other guy is out of touch 😂

[@danio1864]

@@Ridku13 dawg what 💀

[@leesanction2068]

Even if i could sell my LCD steam deck for 300 i probably still wouldbt upgrade. Theres always something new coming out aroubd the cornor. I think we need to learn to approciate what we have without giving into marketing hype.

[@Upsdriver234]

I agree. Only reason I'm getting this one is I sold all my rust skins and had enough to get the limted edition one. No money out of my pocket and I never had a steam deck. How do you like gaming on it?

[@leesanction2068]

Yeah, if i didnt already have a Steam Deck i would 100% go after the OLED model. I love my Steam Deck. Its great with playing older titles and less demanding indie games. It emulates older consoles pretty well also. Well worth it if you have a big Steam library. @@Upsdriver234

[@kingallanon]

I mean that's good for you and all, but it's not all "marketing hype" and the upgrades to the Steam Deck could (for some people) turn it from a system they barely use to something that's used all the time. Being able to remote play from my desktop onto an OLED screen with HDR using Wifi 6E for faster and more stable connection isn't possible on the old Deck, but it'll be one of my main use cases for the OLED model.

[@Basti12293]

​@@Upsdriver234I really like playing older games or indies on the deck Stuff like hades is so awesomely smooth it is crazy As a new buyer the OLED is a great thing

[@jevonreynolds1252]

@@kingallanon right there with you man! I cannot wait to remote play Cyberpunk

[@TaqSoto]

I just bought the limited edition OLED steam deck. I love the transparent look. Reminds me of my old transparent gameboy. Its my first steam deck. So glad this got announced before i went out and bought one of the LCD ones.

[@Gagostrong6735]

Same here..

[@scrumbsciouscrispybuns5026]

Lucky bastard

[@IgnusFast]

I'm bummed. I completely missed that stupid link for the LE edition and just ordered the 1GB. By the time I caught my mistake, Valve said it was too late to just change the order, and that I could just refuse delivery and re-order. :(

[@michaelp.3485]

​@@IgnusFastYou should be more bummed that you ordered a Steam Deck with only 1GB of storage.

[@IgnusFast]

@@michaelp.3485 LOL Oops! 1TB.

[@baldsealion]

if I wasn't an enthusiast and using handhelds for content creation and guides, Steam Deck OLED would be the end-all be-all handheld for me. You can always stream the games that have issues or are unplayable, on a beautiful screen, with great battery life and comfort. If you don't have a gaming PC to stream certain games, GeForce Now exists (so does ShadowPC but they are kinda under fire right now with the hack).

[@LK-cy5xe]

@nerdnest do you think it is worthwhile to get the limited edition or just get the regualr 1TB? is there anything other than the look of the LE OLED that is unique over the regular 1TB deck?

[@NerdNest]

It's just a different colorware.

[@LK-cy5xe]

do both 1TB OLED decks get the exclusive keyboard and opening video of is that just for the LE deck?@@NerdNest

[@TheDarKris]

I didn’t even want an OLED screen, I just wanted a *better* screen that didn’t have as much ghosting. I already sold my 512 gnosis deck for a decent amount within the week of this announcement and I see this being able to handle everything that I want and I should be satisfied till the next major handheld update

[@joshuawalker7038]

Managed to snag a limited edition, how’s the controller rumble/haptics compared to LCD?

[@MooMooTheWolf]

So if I'm planning on selling my original steam deck, should I wait a few months for the selling price to go back up? Or will the selling price just stay low from now on?

[@JayKeating-kj1jp]

I’ve never had a steam deck but was thinking of buying one to play some older games, if I get a lcd I could get more games or is it just worth buying the oled with 1 or 2 games for now?

[@stevedowns1001]

I have an lcd steam deck which is great. However, text in some games is quite difficult to read. Anyway I've ordered a steam deck oled and Legion go. I can return them if unopened for a full refund. I want to keep one. Which one would you recommend I keep?

[@speedracer123222]

SteamOS being darker in gamemode is darker acrossed the board and it doesn’t look bad on lcd deck. Imo it looks even better. You can try it on your og by going to preview branch. Valve has the white balance go 7500k which is slightly blue which isn’t white in srgb. I would suggest changing it to 6500k which is pure white and it’s noticeable quality upgrade on the og deck and maybe it will on the oled? Later models of lcd one has clicky steam and qam buttons.

[@micahluthi7712]

Gotta grab that limited edition. Wanted 1TB anyway and will chalk up the extra 30 bucks to "supporting" fun new colorways.

[@alexnieto6609]

Need help , when I go to steam it only shows me the 1 TB regular It doesn’t even give me the option for the clear one

[@FireMrshlBill]

There should be a banner under the three normal models for limited edition. you click on that and it takes you to a separate page for the limited edition model. I am looking at it now telling myself not to buy it, haha.

[@IzzYandPalpro]

Just ordered my Oled deck last night, can't wait till it gets here!!

[@MichaOstrowski]

Legion Go has Hall effect sticks and I've seen a good few local reviews stating that one of the sticks was too loose and that required people to return their devices.

[@caliguy44]

Im upgrading. Love my lcd but wanted a few things better which is wifi, screen and battery. Those check enough boxes to upgrade and give my lcd model to a family member to experience what its like to have a steam deck. I bought the 512gb at launch and it's been great since.

[@edeiltonbispo3233]

If I want to play AAA game and play some older game which handheld should I get?

[@BadgerVito]

I have never owned a Deck and plan to get the limited edition if possible. I have heard different things about whether the etched glass is a good fit with the OLED screen, but will in all likelihood get a normal 1 TB if I am unable to get the LE.

[@PinheadLarry1337]

I have had the original Steam Deck LCD for 16 months. I bought the limited edition one when it said it would ship in 2-4 weeks so I could keep my place in line while really thinking about it and maybe cancelling if I changed my mind. Well it arrived 5 days later (yesterday). I kept it in the box and thought about returning it since in my mind I’m thinking the only thing that is different is the OLED. Am I really buying a new one just for a new screen? Well I couldn’t resist and opened it. Moved my old 2TB SSD over and everything worked flawlessly. I noticed how much better the WiFi 6E chip was. Online games were smoother and downloads were way faster. The trackpads and the haptics underneath them were noticeably better and the intensity in each side felt equal. My original Steam Deck was weaker on one side. I wasn’t expecting the trackpads and haptics to be better, so that was a nice surprise. The OLED screen was obviously leaps and bounds beyond the LCD in brightness and color accuracy. However one aspect of it that is also a thousand times better is the touchscreen. No one I watched or listened to mentioned how much better the touch sensor worked on the OLED. The OLED touchscreen feels so much more fluid and precise like a smartphone screen does. It makes navigating SteamOS and Windows a breeze. My one issue is I dual booted into Windows to play a few games that don’t work in SteamOS. I was sad to find that there are zero WiFi drivers for Windows on the OLED Steam Deck. I couldn’t get an Ethernet adapter to work either. Once they release those drivers I probably still have to worry about the third party apps I used to manage the Steam Deck controls in Windows probably need to be updated too and who knows when that will happen. Hopefully soon. Windows runs, but you won’t get any internet or control input yet. So keep that in mind if you need Windows to work. I still don’t have any regrets upgrading. I’ll sell my old Steam Deck and keep the OLED.

[@Tetsuo5885]

I've already purchased gpd win mini, would it be worth it to upgrade SD oled too?

[@joeykeilholz925]

I think the touch screen improvements aren't just to do with the higher polling rate. They improved it massively and not just the speed.

[@911930964993996997]

VALVE is just an awesome company with old skool thinking .. I respect them dearly ..they put heart and sould into their love for tech .. almost like Santa Claus loving the kids

[@valg.3152]

I want ti get im just sick of my Ally battery drains so fast. Im torn if I should get the Oled?

[@orb-o-ponderer]

I just bought an oled after selling my lcd last year and debating a legion, or ally.

[@valg.3152]

@@orb-o-ponderer what did you end up getting?

[@orb-o-ponderer]

@@valg.3152 I got the deck oled, but I also have every console and a 6750 xt equipped pc. Deck oled is for streaming from PC/PS5 in bed, or les demanding games. Personally I love it, the screen really is incredible as are the battery life improvements.

[@cjmechva]

Hey Nerd, how did you get that bar at the top with all the stats/CPU usage/Battery, etc?

[@NerdNest]

Quick Access menu. Performance Overlay

[@badhidingplace9558]

Each pixel doesn't have its own backlight. LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. Each pixel IS its own light.

[@_jfs2000_]

Hey I hope you can help me with this or anyone else: How noticeable is input lag on the Oled Steam Deck in your opinion? Im pretty sensitive about this and heard mixed reports about latency on the original Steam Deck. Like how is the Oled when compared to your desktop PC? Thanks in advance! Have a great New Year :)

[@zerorequiem42]

In just over a year to a year and a half after release, the $550 LCD steam deck is worth about $250 on eBay. What this tells me is to not buy one at release ever again. The depreciation is wild.

[@goestheboom5211]

Hey I mean to each their own but not everyone buys stuff as an investment to make money off it I just buy it for fun

[@zerorequiem42]

@@goestheboom5211 Absolutely no one buys it as an investment (edit: well maybe early on, but that is just scalpers being scalpers), but when things go down that quick it doesn't build confidence in a product or company. I will wait a year or so and get it for less than half price. I learned my lesson. Hopefully others learn it as well.

[@lilmisery1643]

i got a oled switch like 3 months ago should i still get a oled steam deck i dont have the og one,money aint a problem

[@MooTaters]

I think the thing that irks me about the OLED as a SD LCD owner is that they basically released it 1 year after I(and many others) received mine. If you compare that to the switch, at least original switch owners had 4 years with their device. Admittedly I don't expect the Steam Deck to have as long of a life cycle as the switch, which is also why I'm doing my best to avoid the upgrade and avoid possible further fomo and extra spending on a SD2.

[@kuhpunkt]

Don't have a LCD Deck yet... so OLED, here I come.

[@ravenragnar]

Is it possible to move the mic out of the camera?

[@AZ23MJ]

I’m considering a steam deck for the first time. I only have a Switch. This video was very helpful, because I’m the type of person who feels like I won’t have a good version of I do the lcd one, but your video helped ease my comfort. Even though I want the oled, the lcd is more affordable and more in my price range right now.

[@TheRagingSun]

What game were you playing at 6:55? It looks familiar.

[@NerdNest]

Alien Isolation

[@totallyrandom3610]

I need some honest advice. Should i get a PS vr2 or the steam deck oled?

[@BTMaverick707]

Have you tried running CryoUtilities on the Steam Deck OLED yet?

[@stephanepiquemal8297]

For now I don't know If I should buy the 512 GO version without the anti-glare coating or the 1 To version. I heard that the screen colours pop a little less with the 1 To version.

[@Gagostrong6735]

Yes .. I bet you won't even gonna notice.. on the other hand 512 will be a mirror that I don't know about you but I can't stand looking at myself while trying to play my game.. I wentfor the 1tb ...

[@trueroman6775]

id go with 512 and decide if u like it or not i dont like being forced with screen if i dont prefer the look

[@trueroman6775]

You can get the 512 and if its too bad get an anti glare protector@@Gagostrong6735

[@MrWizardbread]

Just because you are curious to find out i sold my 512 LCD to a buddy for the Limited edition OLED. I would have still made the upgrade to OLED without the limited edition but i would have been torn between glossy and matt screens, the limited just made that decision for me.

[@andrewknowles55]

Upgraded from the 512gb lcd to 1tb OLED, little silly I know, but I went from classic switch to OLED switch and had no regrets - assume it'll be the same once it arrives. It also means I can gift my old one to my brother for Christmas. I wanted the limited edition one, but they don't ship em to the UK :(

[@Himegw]

Thinking about buying the Oled. Is it worth to buy the anti gloss 1 tb ver, or just the 512 gb one? I dont have the deck now.

[@NerdNest]

I only have anti glare screen it’s great. But I can’t compare to gloss screen

[@Gagostrong6735]

The 512 is a mirror... just ask yourself if you want to be looking at yourself all the time or not.... plus he already says in this video how amazing the 1tb looks...

[@xMRxLAMAx]

I just spent $800 on a 64GB steamdeck less than two months ago. Had I known this was coming out I probably would have waited.

[@Basti12293]

I'm not ready to pay another 200€ or more for the OLED I'll use that money for a new GPU in my Desktop, to get a way better card end of next year I've got my LCD Deck and I'll wait for the Deck 2 and that will be a no brainer for me

[@hwoccurrence]

I managed to order the 1tb OLED. It will be my first handheld PC.I want to pick up a SD-card for emulation. Do you have any recommendations?

[@eternalbeing3339]

1tb Sandisk extreme v30 a2. It is the fastest micro sd, best for running games on. Wait for black friday, it will for sure be discounted.

[@hwoccurrence]

@@eternalbeing3339 Great, thank you!