Although rumors about the successor to Steam Deck have been circulating in the industry for months, no one probably expected that Valve would so quickly decide to release a refreshed version of its portable console, which – as the manufacturer itself recently announced – has already sold “several million copies”.
However, the new Steam Deck, specifically Steam Deck OLED, has just become a fact. On Thursday, the official presentation of the device took place, which will go on sale on November 16.
Steam Deck OLED officially. It’s not just a new display
The main distinguishing feature of Valve’s new equipment is the OLED display, which replaced the previous LCD screen. We are dealing here with a 7.4-inch organic panel working at a resolution of 1280×800. It offers a refresh rate of up to 90 Hz (previously 60 Hz) and its peak brightness is 1000 nits. The manufacturer has also updated the touchscreen reporting frequency to 180 Hz, reducing latency and improving accuracy.
Although the new Steam Deck offers the same performance as its predecessor, its system (APU) is now made in a 6-nanometer technological process (previously it was 7 nm). The memory speed has also been improved (up to 6400 MT/s) and the cooling module has been thickened to improve its operation.
One of the biggest problems with the Steam Deck was the relatively short battery life of the device. This is also expected to improve. Steam Deck Oled is equipped with a larger 50 Wh battery, which, combined with a more energy-efficient OLED screen and new 6 nm lithography, will translate into from 3 to even 12 hours of gaming on a single charge.
Steam Deck OLED supports Wi-Fi 6E, which translates into increased bandwidth and lower latency. The console itself is also slightly lighter. It weighs 640 grams, which is about 5 percent more. less than the original Steam Deck.
Steam Deck OLED – prices photo: Valve
Steam Deck OLED is here. How much does Valve’s new console cost?
Steam Deck OLED is available in two versions
- 512 GB – PLN 2,599
- 1 TB – PLN 3,099
The standard Steam Deck with an LCD screen in the 256 GB version is also available for sale, which now costs PLN 1,899. At the same time, the company ended the production of 64 GB and 512 GB Steam Deck LCD variants. However, both consoles can still be purchased while supplies last. Costs:
- 64 GB – PLN 1,699
- 512 GB – PLN 2,099
Steam Deck with an OLED screen will be available for sale from November 16, 2023.
Source: Gazeta
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