Steam Deck OLED Announced – Game Informer

Valve released its upgraded version of Steam Deck. Steam Deck OLED is the name given to the updated handheld, which features several improvements in terms of form and technology. This new device will go on sale the following week.

The device has an HDR-OLED display that produces more vivid colors. It also boasts a larger battery for an increased charge – 30-50% more battery life depending on the game, with Valve pointing out that the OLED screen consumes less power.

This device is also equipped with an AMD APU that has been updated to be more efficient and Wifi 6E. The result of this combination will allow for download speeds up to 3 times faster, as well as a reduction in latency and increased bandwidth. Steam Deck OLED also runs cooler thanks to its bigger fan and improved thermals. In total, this device is about 5% lighter than original.

The Steam Deck OLED will be available from November 16th. The Steam Deck OLED comes in 3 models depending on the storage capacity and additional features, as well as a Limited Edition version with a new color scheme. Here’s a breakdown of the specs and price of each one:

512GB OLED – $549.00

• The 512GB SSD is a NVMe-based drive.
• The 1280×800 HDR OLED Display
• 7″ Diagonal Display Size
• 6 nm apu
• Wi-Fi 6E
• Batteries 50Whr for 3-12 hours (content-dependent) of gameplay
• Power Supply 45W with 2.5m Cable
• Carrying Case
• Steam profile bundle

1TB OLED – $649.00

• SSDs 1TB NVMe
• The 1280×800 HDR OLED Display
• 7″ Diagonal Display Size
• Premium anti-glare etched glass
• 6 nm apu
• Wi-Fi 6E
• Battery life: 50Whr; up to 12 hours of gaming (depending on content).
• Cable length: 2.5m for 45W power supply
• Carrying Case with Removable Liner
• Steam profile bundle
• Exclusive Startup Movie
• Exclusive virtual keyboard theme

Limited Edition OLED Steam Deck

Limited Edition 1 TB OLED – $679.00 (available only in the U.S. and Canada)

• SSDs 1TB NVMe
• The 1280×800 HDR OLED Display
• 7″ Diagonal Display Size
• Premium anti-glare etched glass
• APU 6 nm
• Wi-Fi 6E
• Batteries 50Whr for 3-12 hours (depending on the content)
• Cable length: 2.5m for 45W power supply
• Limited Edition Carrying Case with Removable Printed Liner
• Steam profile bundle
• Exclusive Startup Movie
• Exclusive Virtual Keyboard theme

Steam Deck OLED, once it is launched, will be the default Steam Deck going forward. Valve has been phasing-out the LCD versions. As such, the first generation Steam Decks have been permanently discounted: $349 for the 64GB LCD, $399 for the 256GB LCD, and $449 for the 512GB LCD. The models are available till they run out. You can wishlist and read more about Steam Deck OLED on its official Steam store page. 

What are your thoughts on the Steam Deck? Are you upgrading your current model, or will this be enough for you to purchase the device the first time around? Comment below and let us know!