I made this exact mistake when the Switch OLED came out. I got caught up in hype, I bought the new one, and slowly it dawned on me that I just spent 300 extra dollars for exactly the same machine I already had, and a screen that, as good as it was, was NOT worth that 300 dollars.

If you don’t own a Steam deck, then go nuts! Do what you want.

If you already own a Steam Deck, you already own everything you actually wanted a Steam deck for. An OLED screen is not going to make the games you already play somehow magically better. You’re fine. Chill out

  • jbuggydroid@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I totally disagree with your points. Not the title. You def don’t need the OLED steam deck. to your points tho.

    The switch OLED was a step up from the original V1 switch and a great upgrade. 32gb internal to 64gb. A better kickstand. A more premium feel. Bigger and better screen that does make games look way better to the point I rather play in handheld than on my TV (don’t have an OLED TV).

    Steam deck OLED has more upgrades than just the screen. Bigger battery. Better feeling. WiFi 6. Better battery performance due to the newer chip (much like the switch OLED has better battery over the V1). Ram is faster as well. Device is lighter. 90hz screen now instead of 60hz. Bigger screen. A bigger and quieter fan.

    Most people’s number one complaint with the steam deck has been the screen and that is going to be huge for them. The light bleed on the LCD screen is bad. OLED is a great upgrade.