I was convinced for me it would be the 90hz refresh rate, or the improved touchscreen/haptics - but the moment I picked up the new OLED I knew my answer straight away:

The 30g they removed from the weight.

I’m sure that sounded minimal and inconsequential for a lot of us when we heard about it, but when you pick it up, you feel it immediately.

The original steam deck was always a bit too heavy for me to hold comfortably. Especially as I struggle with a disability which makes me pretty weak in general.

Now the device is so much more comfortable to hold. I can actually pick it up and hold it with one hand now, whereas before it would always overbalance and I could never keep it straight.

What’s the best upgrade from your experience so far, if any of you are lucky enough to have an OLED now?

  • bighungryjo@alien.topB
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    10 months ago

    Yeah the 30g doesn’t seem like much but it makes a difference. It also seems like the LE is even lighter!

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      10 months ago

      What’s different about the limited edition vs regular OLED that it would be lighter?