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?

  • himynameiswillf@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I was never fussed by the weight with the original anyway, but I agree with you. I was surprised when I saw so many reviewers say they didn’t notice the reduced weight, because to me it was immediately apparent.

    Other than that, the bumpers are a lot more consistent when pressing them towards the center of the Deck, which makes Souls-likes a bit better.