You being torn on this situation is exactly why it’s so frustrating that Valve released the glossy panel only for only the 512GB model. Yes, it’s nice to have reflections watered down for those who play outdoors in sun or under harsh indoor lighting, but since the central showpiece is OLED, losing a glossy panel is a major, major loss to the visual experience. We all need to assess just how much we care about a “limited-edition smoky translucent” shell and a dual-chamber storage case, because at the end of the day, the OLED panel will be your visual gateway to consuming any content on that new Steam Deck.
You being torn on this situation is exactly why it’s so frustrating that Valve released the glossy panel only for only the 512GB model. Yes, it’s nice to have reflections watered down for those who play outdoors in sun or under harsh indoor lighting, but since the central showpiece is OLED, losing a glossy panel is a major, major loss to the visual experience. We all need to assess just how much we care about a “limited-edition smoky translucent” shell and a dual-chamber storage case, because at the end of the day, the OLED panel will be your visual gateway to consuming any content on that new Steam Deck.