I know tech is expected to advance, but this almost seems like a slap in the face to the people who invested in the first Deck to release such an upgraded model so soon after launch. I feel like they should offer some sort of discount on the newer models if you purchased the first one and want to buy the new version to upgrade.
this almost seems like a slap in the face to the people who invested in the first Deck to release such an upgraded model so soon after launch.
Dude. It’s been over 2 years and it’s a modest refresh addressing the biggest complaints. Are they just supposed to not make improvements so they don’t hurt your feelings?
I feel like they can still make their salepoint with the higer resolution, OLED deck is still 800p, and deckhd is 1200p, so existing steam deck users that want a better screen might be into it. I’m thinking about it myself.
Someone needs to ask the cops to perform a wellness check on the DeckHD guys.
It’s okay, DeckHD is a marginal product at best. Resolutions above 800p on a handheld are pointless. They were never going to sell many.
please, gamers have spent far more on nicher products to imperceptibly improve their setup.
Someone will say they were sherlocked but I have a feeling this has been in the works for some time with Valve
I know tech is expected to advance, but this almost seems like a slap in the face to the people who invested in the first Deck to release such an upgraded model so soon after launch. I feel like they should offer some sort of discount on the newer models if you purchased the first one and want to buy the new version to upgrade.
It’s absolutely a slap in the face and I’m a really pissed off nerd about this.
It is kind of a slap on the face, I agree. I personally will probably be skipping buying a new deck, as I find the screen “good enough” to play with.
But at the same time, releasing an OLED version with a bigger battery to boot should fix the two biggest criticisms of the Steam Deck.
New, better, faster PCs and components are constantly released. New laptop models, even from the same manufacturer, come out every year.
Just buy the thing you want when you can buy it. Constantly feeling like you need to have the newest and best is a losing battle.
Stay mad
The steam deck has been out for almost two years. How is that too soon for a mid cycle refresh?
Dude. It’s been over 2 years and it’s a modest refresh addressing the biggest complaints. Are they just supposed to not make improvements so they don’t hurt your feelings?
I feel like they can still make their salepoint with the higer resolution, OLED deck is still 800p, and deckhd is 1200p, so existing steam deck users that want a better screen might be into it. I’m thinking about it myself.
I just got mine in the mail. I’m sending it back!