I think it’s because for console gamers, we usually get a refresh 3+ years into a console’s lifespan.

The Xbox 360 Slim, PS3 Slim, and PS4 Pro came out three years after the originals.

The Xbox One X came out four years later.

Nintendo refreshes take even longer.

And while many will argue that the Steam Deck is a PC, they’re definitely competing for the console audience.

As such, having a refreshed model of the device come out less than 2 years after the original doesn’t feel great for those of us who got earlier models, especially when the two major improvements: battery life and battery, are the two major complaints of the original device and an affordable yet capable device is the main selling point (imo) of the Steam Deck.

  • chibicascade2@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Would it be more consumer friendly for valve to sit on the improved model and keep selling the worse version? I think more people would be mad if they found out valve was sitting on this for a couple years.

    Eventually they have to make the change to the new model, personally I think it’s better to do it as soon as the hardware is ready.

    Alternatively, look at how phones do their upgrades. Are iPhone 14 owners mad because the iPhone 15 came out a year later? Nope.

  • Crest_Of_Hylia@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    This is something so many companies do because they want new products out. It’s not anti consumer

  • Admiral-X@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I feel dumber after reading this post…and I award you no points and may god have mercy on your soul