Valve is releasing a new and improved OLED Steam Deck

by Danny Craig ·

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Valve has announced that a new model of its popular handheld PC is on its way, complete with an OLED screen and a number of additional improvements.

The details:

The Steam Deck OLED has been revealed as the system's first revision following its release in February 2022. The upcoming model will be available on November 16 in a few configurations, including those with 512GB or 1TB storage drives, as well as a US and Canada-exclusive 1TB limited edition model with a transparent shell and red face buttons.
All OLED Steam Decks will feature a larger 90Hz 7.4′′ display versus the LCD's 60Hz 7" screen, HDR support, Wi-Fi 6E instead of 5, an improved 50Whr battery compared to the old 40Whr battery, and better thermal performance. However, there have been no upgrades to its other core components.
Valve is discontinuing the 64GB and 512GB versions of the LCD model with the release of the OLED, leaving the 256GB LCD system as the cheapest option at $399. The 64GB and 512GB systems have also been reduced in price to $349 and $449, respectively, making them viable options for those looking to purchase a Steam Deck for the first time if the OLED improvements aren't too important.

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