Valve has unveiled the first updated iteration of Steam Deck. Dubbed simply the Steam Deck OLED, the new handheld features several technical and form factor improvements and will go on sale next week.
As the name suggests, the device has an HDR OLED screen to produce more vibrant colors. It also has a bigger battery for increased charging – 30-50% more battery life depending on the game, Valve points out that the OLED screen uses less power.
The device also features an updated and more efficient AMD APU and Wifi 6E, resulting in three times faster downloads for increased bandwidth and lower latency. Steam Deck OLED thanks to its larger fan and improved thermals. Overall, the device is 5% lighter than the original model.
Steam Deck OLED will be available on November 16. It comes in three models based on storage and add-ons, including a limited edition variant featuring a different color scheme. Here’s a breakdown of the specs and price of each:
512GB OLED – $549.00
- 512GB NVMe SSD
- 1280 x 800 HDR OLED display
- 7.4″ diagonal display size
- 6nm APU
- Wi-Fi 6E
- 50Whr battery; 3-12 hours of play (subject dependent)
- 45W power supply with 2.5m cable
- A carrying case
- Steam profile bundle
1TB OLED – $649.00
- 1TB NVMe SSD
- 1280 x 800 HDR OLED display
- 7.4″ diagonal display size
- Premium anti-glare etched glass
- 6nm APU
- Wi-Fi 6E
- 50Whr battery; 3-12 hours of play (subject dependent)
- 45W power supply with 2.5m cable
- Carrying case with removable liner
- Steam profile bundle
- A special opening film
- Exclusive virtual keyboard theme
Limited Edition Steam Deck OLED
Limited Edition 1 TB OLED – $679.00 (Available in US and Canada only)
- 1TB NVMe SSD
- 1280 x 800 HDR OLED display
- 7.4″ diagonal display size
- Premium anti-glare etched glass
- 6nm APU
- Wi-Fi 6E
- 50Whr battery; 3-12 hours of play (subject dependent)
- 45W power supply with 2.5m cable
- Limited edition carrying case with removable printed liner
- Steam profile bundle
- A special opening film
- Exclusive virtual keyboard theme
Once it’s launched, Steam Deck OLED becomes the default Steam Deck, as Valve ditches the original LCD models. Likewise, first-generation Steam decks are permanently discounted: $349 for the 64GB LCD, $399 for the 256GB LCD, and $449 for the 512GB LCD. These models are available while stocks last. You can read more about Wish List and Steam Deck OLED here Official Steam Store Page.
What do you think of the Steam Deck OLED? Will you be upgrading from your base model or is this enough to buy a device for the first time? Let us know in the comments!