Dear fellow SD users,

A trivial, point-blank question. Are you going to upgrade?

As I have the (former) top-of-the-line and non-modded model, I wonder if the improvements of the OLED version justify the price. I believe they do, especially in the long run. What’s your take? Will you hold on what you have or bite the bullet?

Thanks for your replies :)

  • g2562@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I have the 512GB LCD and I’ll be buying the 512GB OLED, and moving my 2TB SSD across. I get so much out of my Steam Deck that it’s worth it to me to spend the money on an upgrade. I almost never use my PC now.

    If it were just about the screen I’d have a tough decision on whether to upgrade, and I like to think I wouldn’t go for it. Rather it’s the reduction in fan noise that appeals, as I don’t like playing with the fan annoying me. It means that I currently avoid playing demanding games and often cap the TDP at 9W to keep from noticing the fan. So the new model could actually be a considerable performance upgrade for me!

    Yes, I’m a little bit annoyed at the resale value I’ll get on the LCD deck after 12.5 months, but such is life and it isn’t like I bought it as an investment.