Initial orders are expected to ship in the days following release.
The Steam Deck OLED will be available in two different storage capacities: 512GB and 1TB.
The512GB and 1TB models are largely the same, save for two key differences.
Additionally, the 1TB model comes with a carrying case with a removable inner shell.
Clearly, the most notable price cut is the $200 drop on the 512GB Steam Deck.
Steam Deck OLED vs.
Steam Deck: Time to upgrade?
OLED screens offer better contrast, especially with deep blacks, a wider color gamut, and improved brightness.
The Steam Deck OLED’s panel is 7.4-inch, whereas the original Steam Deck had a 7-inch screen.
Remember, the 1TB models also have the added improvement of an anti-glare etched glass screen.
However, there are some other intriguing changes that could prove to be highly impactful.
Valve says the Steam Deck OLED’s battery life is 30-50% better than the original.
Current Steam Deck owners are certainly familiar with the handheld’s wide battery life range.
It’s highly dependent on the game you’re playing.
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