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Lord Gaben does it again
It's time to finally get a steam deck
Awesome As Always Dave
does Base model has same internal as Mid and Top internal aside only screen difference ?
The 2 part case also makes it so when you have a shell that makes the steam deck bigger, you still have a carrying case that fits it
Long Life to Lord Gaben
I would never have expected a refresh so soon but this new version looks fantastic. Keeping the price the same too is a massive W!
It was obvious it was coming out. The previous gen was always out of stock, then all of a sudden in stock and they had a sale on it. Now they sold it to all those suckers they release the updated version.
@@ahmadmohamad6384 I got mine at launch so I've not had a look at stock since then, It's great to see they're selling the original versions at a discount but they're still a great piece of tech
@@ahmadmohamad6384 I am one of those suckers whose steamdeck arrived last week. And I am RAGING as this happened to me when I did my PC 3 years ago. Bought top end AMD GPU and CPU, and Literally a week after complete new line up release. IM NOT SALTY, wait I AM SALTY AARRRGGGHHH
Those who bought it are not really suckers because they technically got the more affordable model that they wanted immediately.@@ahmadmohamad6384
not even just staying the same, technically there was a price cut seeing the storage bump in each tier. @@VaporSprite
The tiers actually moved one step up. The base model was 64, mid was 256, and the highest was 512. Therefore the prices actually dropped with the upgrade! This actually makes Dave's point in the end even more important.
I feel better for not buying in right away.... But my excuse is and always has been the crazy backlog I have on the switch- also that's a lighter portable
@@Matanumi you can play switch games on steam deck. I don't use my switch anymore. I mainly use it to transfer games.
@@soullesspancake7405yes you can buy it’s not a exact replica. The switch is still better for portability, the games he already has. The noise, the battery etc. the performance alone doesn’t pursvae to change. ( sorry for bad English )
@@dio8070 your English is pretty good. you can tdp limit to reduce energy consumption and fan noise. I get better battery on my deck than I do on the switch. I ran diablo 3 on the switch..after playing for like and hr I can cook an egg on the back 😂. I tested the batteries with dead cells. Super light game. I got about 1.5 -2 hrs more on the deck. But steam deck is bigger in physical size.especially with the hard case.
The Nand Chip prices have gone down so much between the release of the original Steam Deck and now, that putting more flash storage into the refresh model isn't going to make the production any more expensive.
Unbelievable respect to all the team members of Valve that made this possible. Incredible.
It's not that crazy lmaoo calm down buddy
@@const3llations_370 It is all perspective brother. Someone or something incredible to you might not be to me.
@@const3llations_370Calm down buddy 🥸
I also thing is not a big deal hahaha. I mean it’s appreciated but have you seen the competition of the steam deck? There are newer and better consoles like the crazy Lenovo one, if steam didn’t do this they could lose a big competitive advantage to the crazy competition they have even tho they’re more expensive they also offer more.
Yeah I actually hate this. Purchased the most expensive model for nothing since now there's a newer version I didn't get 😢
This just makes me more excited for the eventual Steam Deck 2. This is what they did with just a quick refresh, a whole new iteration will be amazing.
EXACTLY
removable joy cons is what i would want! but its fine if they dont,i really like the one x player
as long as they can make it much lighter, otherwise it's only really useful docked
@@gameclips5734 I love it. I usually play while lying down on the bed, and I use a support so that my hands don't go numb.
@@galaxyportablegamer the problem is joycons are crappy ergonomicallyin both modes, while valve does good ergonomics
Summary from multiple videos I've watched: - Larger, now OLED screen (smaller bezels) - Brighter screen (1000 nits vs 400 nits) - HDR screen (110% P3 color gamut vs old 60%) - 90Hz (vs old 60Hz. Can display 30 more FPS for a smoother viewing experience) - Better touch responsiveness (180Hz touch polling rate) - < 0.1 ms response time - Dual ambient light sensors (for better auto brightness) - new 50Wh battery (upgraded from 40Wh. 30-50% more battery life) - Faster charging - Longer charging cable (2.5m vs 1.5m) - Easier to repair - Nicer case with the terabyte premium models - Wi-Fi 6E - Better thermals (bigger heat sink & fan. Quieter & cooler) - HD haptics - Dedicated Bluetooth 5.3 antenna for better connectivity with other devices (also supports connecting more) - Added support for wake from Bluetooth controller - Faster RAM - Redesigned custom AMD chip to be 6nm instead of 7nm (more power efficient) - Joysticks are more grippy - Shoulder buttons redesigned to be more durable & less prone to damage from drops- wish I had that... - 30 grams lighter - Even better speakers (new DSP chip to help improve sound quality & clarity) - Still compatible with old 3rd party accessories
Is the SoC faster than the original?
Any idea if the screen supports VRR?
As far as I read, the old screen had 400, not 600 nits. The new one has 600 for SDR, and 1000 for HDR highlights.
@@luziferius3687thats correct
@@markaznar1979no, the SoC is not faster, but it is smaller hence it produce less heat and consumes less battery, but it has faster ram that nets from 3 to 7 more fps based on the many reviews i’ve seen so far. (Old speed: 5500 Mt/s, New speed: 6400 Mt/s)
Original $399 was 64GB so now it’s upgraded and refreshed and 256GB for $399. It’s definitely a win.
Keep in mind the 256 version is actually the old spec, not upgraded at all. Only the oled versions get the other upgrades as well.
Yeah that's dope! I don't think Dave mentioned this at all, and that's a gigantic development! 😮
@@finrazielstill I got the 64gb model with a 256 card…I’m giving my old model to my 14 year old and buying the 1tb model.
@@finraziel Yea I noticed that when I went to the page. Makes it less of a crazy deal for sure.
They're discontinuing the 64gb and the 512 gb models. There's a drop down in price if you wanna grab one till stocks last.....the old 256gb is now the lowest eir model... 512gb OLED and 1TB OLED
I’m buying this instead of a PS5
Good call tbh I might sell my ps5 to put money towards a steam deck myself
Don’t do it, it’s already outdated. It barely plays triple A games at 30 fps. You’re better off with a ps5.
Honestly, I ended up getting a PS5. I still want a steam deck as well though!
@@protodg6567 ps5 also barely plays AAA games at 30 fps lmao
@@protodg6567 out of curiosity, is yours the LCD or OLED? I'm trying to practice self control and not buy one lol
I watched like 10 reviews so far, this review shows much more and went into many details that other reviewers didn’t go through, best one so far
Yeah the Verge’s review was kinda lackluster, I watched about 4 different ones and this one was the best. I wish they gave Cryobyte33 one day one.
Bro he didn't even acknowledge the base model now having 4x the storage as before, which is amazing.
Dave2d is the GOAT
So according to Valve, this is the definitive Steam Deck 1.0. Everything that they ever wanted it to be at its launch is in here. This is probably why the price didn't increase. EDIT: If you're wondering where's my source, IGN uploaded a YT video titled: Valve on Why Steam Deck OLED Is The Definitive Version Just look it up.
You actually get way more for the price at every tier now.
@@GhostAcez Its not always given, look at GPU prices or console prices..
The OG Steam Deck was a beta device, the OLED is the real device
@@darthraider450so the ROG Ally is a beta because it has not an oled? The reason was to have a low price device to launch it. First steam deck is still better in user experience than a lot of its bigger competitors, even with the old display.
@@AtrusDesignyeah rog ally is still a beta. It was a messy launch and they still have a lot to fix.
I love that handheld consoles get more and more popular. All that competition will create great products!
love capitalism. Sometimes it sucks, sometimes not lol
Me too😊
Capitalism is goated
@@usersdksdfg It's great when the product is not a necessity, but a luxury. That way, if the product sucks, people won't buy it :p
I still think nothing can compete with the 3DS/Vita.... The Steam Deck and Switch are great but no match... YET !
Love your reviews lately. The dual camera is a unique take, feels very engaging without extra transitions and animations lol.
This is very cool. I think the longer the deck is around, the more hardware manufacturers will bend to help develop improvements for the system, and in turn other handhelds will get better as well.
Fingers crossed for a juiced up Nintendo Switch 2!
They took every shortcoming and developed it to leave no room for envy about the competition. Cannot wait to get one.
Still need anticheat support for linux so you can play FPS games
@@officerminiwheats This is not something Steam can force other developers to implement. this will only change when the Steam Deck, Linux or both become way more popular.
Honestly, the lower performance still puts me on the fence. I'd say the choice now feels like steam deck vs legion go if lenovo can fix some software issues.
@@mitchellmcbrayer7367 That is fine right, the Steam Deck was never meant to please everyone. It all depends on which games you play.
@@Fenrasulfr Found me my next Vampire Survivors machine, let's fucking gooooo
I'm not willing to upgrade yet but man, I'm jealous of the people who don't already have a Steam Deck. The base model is already amazing. These upgrades give it a huge bump in my eyes. I play games mostly handheld so the Switch OLED was a great upgrade for me. The OLED Deck and refinements of the base model is super cool. Totally unexpected too!
Same. Just bought mine during the summer sale and now kinda bummed I didn’t wait but I still love mine!
I'm also currently in a situation where I'm telling myself it's not yet time to upgrade, I should just keep rocking with my o.g. 512 GB model until the true Steam Deck 2 comes out, but at the same time I really really really want the Steam Deck OLED... It's going to take a lot of willpower to stop myself from buying it.
Glad you talked about the etched glass screen and the OLED compatibility.
Hey Dave, base Steam Deck was not 256 GB. It was 64 GB of eMMC storage. Trick is, todays base model is actually previous mid model. They basically continue to manufacture previous mid model, with same APU, same battery, same smaller fan, same LCD but are now selling it as base model. Also, there was not 1TB option previously. Former lineup was 64GB eMMC, 256 SSD and 512 SSD. So base is now 256 SSD with older hardware, mid is 512GB with OLED, bigger battery, larger fan and better more efficient APU and flagship is 1TB
Indeed
Woah 😳🤯
I only see the LCD model listed as 256GB base model and OLED only at 512GB and 1TB.
@@bobbypaycheque Yes, thats correct. Previous base model was 64GB eMMC. Current base model is same as previous mid tier model.
Praise Gaben
The amount of work they did to the cooling because of the extra internal space from the screen was impressive to hear. I don't recall hearing nintendo do anything like that with their oled version.
It is because the switch doesn't generate much heat, it is a quite an underclocked chip even docked, and is arm, so the heat is still a lot lower compared the the steam deck oled.
@@oo--7714not just because it's arm, but because it's a 2015 design that they never bothered to upgrade that people still keep buying for some reason.
@ because it's a 2015 design (2 years before the switch came out) The ps4 was using an even older design when it came out. Even the steam deck is using a pretty old design. The thing was only out of reservation earlier this year and rdna 2 came out in 2020.
@@divyjotsingh3879 people keep buying it because it has a huge selection of games and is very convenient, and suitable for the whole family. It’s got some great games for local coop, too, like smash brothers and Mario kart. Unique multiplayers like Splatoon 3. Great first party titles even this year with TOTK being highly successful, followed by some excellent remasters and one of the best 2d games in Mario wonder. Lots of deals and sales on the digital shop. It’s currently the 3 rd best selling console ever. That’s even with the very old hardware, the joy con drift and Nintendo first party titles not losing their high prices. It’s just an excellent system where the benefits vastly outweigh the negatives. You may not need it at all. You may have it and have stopped using for the steam deck (which is fantastic). But the majority are still loving the switch and playing it.
@@divyjotsingh3879The X1 is more powerful than what people make it out to be. It took a while for developers to get used to, but games like Bayonetta 3, Doom Eternal, The Witcher 3, Nier Automata, TOTK, Dragon Quest 11, Alien Isolation, Dying Light and to an extent Persona 5 Royal, goes to show just how flexible the chipset is. It isn’t ideal that Nintendo has stuck with the X1 for almost 7 years, but it is hardly a big issue when it comes to development and overall performance. The games mentioned ran very well. The Witcher 3 stands out the most at a consistent 30fps which is the same performance as PS4 and the Xbox One. So, from Nintendo’s point of view, why would they upgrade the system when devs are still finding a way and the Switch always selling so well on the monthly basis?
Thank you for covering the difference between the anti glare and normal display. I’m Oled gloss panel for life I refuse to purchase anti glare displays. I always feel the colors get muted. Never bought the og deck and with these upgrades I will now own one.
Great to see a demonstration showing that the screen protector fixes the etched glass problem. I got the 1TB because I didn’t want to mess with cracking it open to upgrade the storage, and I was starting to regret it until I saw this video.
Thanks Valve. Was just in the market for a SD this holiday season. Impeccable timing for a refresh that matters especially in storage 😊
ya thank them please for me so i can chuck out my old one yayayayayayayayaayay THANKU GABEN 8=============================D
Bought one during the September sale and now the model I got is 50 bucks cheaper now than it was ON SALE. Not to mention I would've splurged for the OLED in a heartbeat if I'd known it was coming. Damn it.
Bro im so upset but ig I can't complain. I'm gonna ask customer support if they do trade ins because I would absolutely upgrade mine to this model for (hopefully) like $150
No regrets man, just buy the OLED and sell yours, you'll probably still get back a decent amount for it.
@@NoSmoke1let me know if that trade-in works! I just bought my first one fully spec’d out in July and would have much rather waited to get this. A trade-in would really be doing right by the customer
This is just the nature of PC gaming. Every time I bought a gpu a new one came along or the prices dropped. It's the nature of tech you just gotta roll with it
@@jonathankurian5026 for sure! It's gonna be the first thing I do when I get home from work lol
Love the Split View slide effect that you did. Very seamless and professional experience 😊
This is a really really good review, dave even covered the shoulder buttons which i have not even noticed from other reviews and the official steam site. Great job👍
5:50 Digital Foundry's testing does show anywhere between and 5-10% improvement in multiple scenarios over the older Deck model. Definitely go check that out.
That's like 1-3 more fps. So yeah, negligible.
@@JavierSegura but low IQ players have big hype
@@JavierSeguradepends on the game but it can make games that were sub 40fps hit that target or make sub 60 fps games hit that target. It won't help as much on the higher demanding games but every little bit helps
it's more than just fps look at the suttering between both gameplay videos side by side. it's more stable as well as a slight uptick in fps@@JavierSegura
@@JavierSegura It was about 3-4 fps, but when you're playing at 40fps, that's up to 10% difference in performance and can make a big difference.
The OLED fixed a lot of the issues I had with the LCDeck. Now I can’t wait to get mine! 1TB for $649 seems reasonable. It looks so good!
Incredible value
The 512gb is better because of the screen tho 🥶 you’re getting oled for a better image and having that antiglare on the 1tb models is just not good lol
Great review. Short and sweet and to the point. Also it's amazing what Valve did with the new steam deck. Makes me want to get one even though i already have one. So many improvements and seems so worth it.
I really enjoy how you produce your videos. Your method of communicating information is so eloquent, and uniquely conveys your character to the audience. Thanks
Just found this channel after watching a bunch of others (NerdNest, DF, LTT) cover the Deck OLED. Great job hitting details they didn't! Shoulder buttons, actual trackpad sound, a thermal shot, and decibel ratings come to mind.
you're in for a treat. Dave's reviews are of absolutely top-notch quality
which rock were you living under that you didn't even knew about dave's yt channel I'd also not be surprised if you don't know who mkbhd is!
@@SS-cv4fofun fact, not everyone is as old as you.
@@crateernot about age
I'm glad Valve isn't making us wait much for this new model. I wanted to get my first Deck for xmas and this new model got me really excited.
I'm tempted to jump on it, I'm just wondering how many years until the Steam Deck 2 would release....
@@user-ds8rj2vc4vif this is the middle gen revision, I would say 2 years. I was waiting but I think I will jump in.
It is a very minor thing and not at all important, but I liked how the inside of the new model is colour coded and cleaner in look compared to the older model. I am sorry I get drawn to aesthetics quite often. If you use a transparent back cover, it would give out an interesting look to the SD.
damn good review. straight to the point. sounds like they actually listened to feedback and fixed pretty much every issue with the original device.
60 LCD and 90 OLED isnt just that 30hz diff in the refresh. The pixel response time is so much tighter, that it would compare a higher than 90hz lcd screen
i cant tell the difference between 90 and 120hz. 60 and 90 is a big difference
Its also a HDR screen
@@MannequinSmilesamen to that
I have 75hz monitor I can tell difference when games are limited to 60fps and when I unlock it. So 60 to 90 would be a huge change for me.
@@instenalable Does Linux support HDR?
Dave again, gave us the best review, that demo of the screen difference was on point 👏👏
I'm so glad they did this! It's literally everything we were asking for. I got my Steam Deck a few months ago, and I'm outside the supported regions, so I'd imagine third party sellers are gonna price hike these before they get reasonable, so I don't regret getting it when I did at all. But it does make me really excited for Steam Deck 2! And it also shows that the Steam Deck as a whole is doing pretty well for them to be able to do this.
Third party sellers will definitely capitalize on limited stocks for months, assuming demand is still high and Steam Deck stop entering even more countries officially.
Hey steam deck 2 are hinted prob 2025, i think its perfect time to get the new iteration
I’m planning to buy on June or later, thank you so much for your review, it was very insightful
Now this is exactly what I have been waiting for! I lost count of how many times I was so close to just buying the first model, but I knew they are going to release a version with every "quirk" from the first model gone.
waiting another 5-6months would make more sense since the next gen amd CPUs are around the corner
valve said earlier this year they wont release a steam deck 2 for a few years@@jakoick1298
Me too bro
@@jakoick1298hmmm maybe I can wait a lil longer maybe. For a proper sequel
@@ys1197 waiting for SD 2 as well. the aerith/sephiroth chip is good for pre-2019 titles but anything after that doesn't run well on deck.
Super hyped for the OLED but also glad the haptics and the bumpers have been improved as well. The bumpers on my OG deck are definitely one of my first complaints.
Thanks for the review Dave! It's really thorough and helpful!
the demonstration with the screen protector was a perfect way to illustrate the anti-glare coating. and how glass screen protectors negate that anti-glare coating. - one of the reasons i got the original steam deck 256gb version and i used a dbrand screen protector.
Massive improvement that is totally unexpected!!!! Wow might have to pick this one up
The translucent version with Valve colors looks amazing, a nice throwback to old translucent hardware.
Great video! Would love to see a video comparing all gaming handled windows products with your opinion on your favorite!
Yes! Going to buy one at last! Well done to the SteamDeck Team! Can only get better from here!
I bought the 256gb LCD steam deck on a whim a month ago for a steal on FB market place, and I absolutely LOVE it. To see Valve actually make a solid refresh is really exciting.
No one cares
@@bogadestroyer738i care
@@bogadestroyer738hope your day gets better pal
@@bogadestroyer738 lmao so edgy
@@bogadestroyer738Why are you even here
I’m so happy as an early adopter to see this come out so everyone can enjoy this. I don’t use my steam deck enough but I bought it because the principle of what valve was trying to do and the endless updates that done to this. If you even think for a little bit this would be something you would enjoy please don’t hesitate in giving the deck a chance. I know I love that little device. 😊
same. But im tempted to have a nice 90hz OLED device, reminiscing my psvita days, what a gorgeous screen it was.
Awesome video, thanks for explaining every detail!
Thanks for this detailed comparison!
I’m definitely at the point where I’ve spent like 2 steam decks worth of money on steam games JUST to play on the deck, steam you’ve won me and this is absolutely why❤
I'm sure Valve's refresh was also motivated by monetary gain. There's a lot more competition in the handheld space since they originally launched the Steam Deck.
Yeah I think a better phrasing would be that Sony focused on reducing costs. That PS5 “refresh” is cheaply made and looks like it, and insultingly enough they even raised prices for it. Granted, we don’t actually know the pricing of the new SD models yet cause it’s not on their website, but Valve at least brought the old 256 GB option down to $400, eliminating the pretty worthless 64 GB model.
Well obviously
who cares if they motivated by money? At the end of the day, we got a better steam deck.
@@potatoes5829 agreed 👍🏽 and Valve started this explosion in handheld PC and Steam software is used on all the competition anyway ❤ it's a win for everyone! Winner winner chicken dinner for everyone
@@potatoes5829 it’s a cash grab instead of a real upgrade. They need better performance
Watched probably 10 reviews. This one was the best of them all. I like the mat display - screen protector example. Made up my mind then and there which one to get!
TIL the gap/cavity at the back of the case is for the AC cable 🤯. Great video as always Dave. Thanks!
This is what a real refresh looks like.
I'm so glad I held out for a Steam Deck. I am definitely going to get this model. It's exactly what I wanted
@@MilfxHunter782why can’t millennials play games on the steam deck too?
@@MilfxHunter782yeah milf hunter, why can’t millennials use the steam deck?
Pretty awesome upgrades! Great review! Sucks you still cannot charge while it is inside the case though...big overlook on their part again.
I was not expecting you to make this video, but I'm very glad you did!
In my opinion, the biggest reason Sony and Valves business strategies are so divergent (at least with respect to PS5 and Steam Deck) is because one company is publicly traded - and therefore must grow indefinitely, while the other is privately held. Valve doesn’t need to concern itself with infinitely growth and appeasing investors. They just need to focus on maintaining their financial viability. It’s the same reason why businesses like In-n-out have been able to keep wages above average the national average, maintain good food quality, and don’t feel the need to constantly open new restaurants. It’s because they’re not accountable to shareholders.
Perfectly summed up. And I do think the chip change made by AMD for ps5 is probably gonna reserve to Pro version. There's one thing I could say for the ps5 refresh. At least it's the same price as the older model(499usd), if we look at Amazon US at least. In my country ps5 old model is 700 usd
This new Deck is a massive win really impressed with it and cannot wait for a steam deck 2!
Kinda confused on what you mean at 4:08 Do you still get some benefits of the anti glare screen if you use a screen protector? If I’m installing a screen protector and upgrading the ssd, is it worth getting the 1tb over the 512gb?
Really got a lot out of this review, thank you! Can you link the screen protector you used to show the color difference? Hoping to pick one up to fix the problem you highlighted!
I’m actually more giddy with the possibilities of the Steam Deck 2. This is the blueprint for the next gen handheld PC gaming going mainstream coming in the near future. OLED screen? Check. Battery life? Check. Performance per watt? Check. Now we just need the next Ryzen APU. 🤤
Just the refresh i needed. Might just pick up this bad boy to keep my current steam deck company :)
What's the point in having 2? Surely you would just use the new one and never the old one
@Ben-io2vo let these idiots waste their money how they want to bro. You right tho, I agree.
@@vick48 that rude af bro smh
@@Yukari-_- you're soft.
I see we got some mad brokies. 😂 minimum wage not enough for some of you chumps
Awesome review! You just earned a subscriber. I wish they made an OLED model without the etched screen 😢. If I purchase the 1tb does the screen protector mess with any of the touch screen functionality?
So is the anti glare model worth it when putting on a screen protector to bump up the contrast and blacks again? May be hard to tell in your video but since you have them there with you but was it equal or still slightly worse with the protector on it?
Valve should put an oculink port simular to what rog allly has. This way people could use and extenal gpu and haver better performance when decked. For those who use the Steam deck as the main PC it would be fantastic
Loving Valve even more. They really listen to their customers. I don’t feel this new version is a cash grab since it’s just a slight price increase.
They don’t really listen to their customers. Otherwise they would have made Half Life 3 a decade ago and not abandoned every hardware they’ve ever made up until Steam Deck. That’s the reason I hesitated to even get one but this refresh shows a lot of commitment to the platform and I’m slowly being convinced…
@@thecomicsarereal lol bro really used Half Life 3 to convince himself why Valve "doesn't listen."
they didnt abandon the index tho@@thecomicsarereal
@@thecomicsarereal what "customers" gave a fuck about any of their other projects until this point? be honest alot of their projects were flops. Name anyone who actually gave a fuck about the steam console. they dropped the projects because they were not successful, not because they were not "listening to their customers"
Yeah but now I gotta re-buy the steamdeck 😢
Thanks for Antiglare side by side demonstration, that really finalized my decision :)
I don't think it's worth upgrading if you are already comfortable with the device you have, but it's nice that it exists. It would be the one to get if I didn't already have one. Eager to see what's next.
This is what has kept me from jumping on the steam deck. I'm ready now :)
A minor update they could have done to the case that’d be great, is if it had a Velcro flap(or something) to allow you to charge the device with the case closed
I think it may be an overheating problem while in the case. That's why they did it, I remember reading something about it
I enjoyed your videos. Thanks for making videos like this. Appreciated it. Hope to have this Steam deck OLED. Happy Gaming
Great Video! Are you planning on doing a full review of the legion go?
the quality and attention to details is insane ..even the case is very well thought .. devs need to support it on release otherwise no point ..
@Dave2D I think you didn't notice one of the other biggest updgrade: the base 400$ model now has 256GB NVMe SSD, and the 64GB EMMC option is retired now.
Havent seen a video of you for a long time, nice new style 👍
That new update on my LCD one really changed my mind on upgrading to OLED. I’m seeing vibrant colors where I could only see gray prior to the update.
This is why we need to keep supporting valve with our money. They're very customer focused Sucks for early adopters of the device as this new one is much better, but very good buy for the new wave of deck owners
We were the beta testers 😭
@@NoSmoke1nah we just got the first version, it’s expected that better will come along. Even before the oled the steam deck was one of the bast options for handheld pcs. If anything we should be greatful that they are improving it so much
Early adaptors are true heroes, without those support, there will be no future revisions as businesses have forecasts.
Lmao, no corporation is “customer focused”.. can’t believe !diots like you are this naive. If you think they are doing this out of the goodness of their hearts then you should look to get laid and touch grass. As an equities investor of 10 years and as a result of it I have become debt free, corporation are still corporations.. Valve not being publically traded doesn’t change this. If Valve sees no financial reason to do what they do, they wouldn’t be going all out. They don’t give a $hit about you. Corporations are NOT your friend. I invested in these corps because I see their greed and wanted a lick of the ice cream and a decade later and as a result, I am debt free and on track for retirement before 31-32 years of age.
if no one bought the original there would be no new device so thank you
Valve listened. Props to them!. I'm getting this. Gaben you monster.
its been a while since ive seen a vid by you but what I can say im loving the hair bro. Great video.
Dave has done it again, another outstanding review. Best one yet on this device. Please do a versus review on splurging $649 on this new Steam Deck versus the best version of Playstation 5 (which is cheaper). I know clearly the pluses & minuses, but I'd still like to see a video on it AND THEN me read all the comments below. Gran Turismo is why I would purchase the PS5 along with the most premium steering wheel accessory from Logitech, something like $350 or so. But can you do race sims on the Steam Deck like that with similar wheels?
I need to see a side by side of the Steam Deck OLED and the Legion Go. Those are my top two contenders.
This oled is great for battery life I’m sure, but the legion go still way outperforms it.
This is what the people want and need.
No way the legion is worth it compared to this
Now I don’t know what to get this new steam deck or the Legion Go.
@@aquase this is what people wanted a year ago before other handhelds arrived that perform way better. This is just a cash grab to milk the design a little longer
The best device I have seen in my life. They literally made v2 deck and greatly improved everything while lowering the price. Very nice deal.
My one question: is the screen itself larger or just the bezels smaller? Mainly asking because I have been wanting to get one of those JSAUX shell replacements, but if it will not fit the OLED, I will wait for now.
Amazing review. Is it worth the upgrade if you have the OG one?
The thing about the etched OLED screen is interesting. I'd really love total blcks, but I almost exclusively play my deck outside, often in the summer. Not in direct sunlight, but it's still very bright outside. Could you compare how noticable the glare is outside?
I’d rather buy the highest end one with 1tb and put a screen protector on like Dave said.
@@seanlacroix Why? It's still not gonna look as good as putting a screen protector on the lower tier model. The 1tb drive is completely unneccessary. Just get an SD card, it's not a big difference for games you wanna play on a deck.
@@lgolem09l why is it still not gonna look as good? Maybe it's 1% less bright but I doubt the average person notices that. If you add an SD card to the 1TB model you'll still end up with more storage overall.
@@tvh024 yeah, but for the price of the more expensive model you can easily get the lesser model with more space by ss card. You can also get a 2tb SD card if price is no option. Storage space is nearly meaningless. And the screen is not gonna look as odd because there still is layer of light distributing material in the middle. The effect you see in that video is a lot of the light coming from the outside being redirected before hitting the original screen surface, but not all of it, otherwise the protector would have to be nontransparent. At the same time, the light coming from the deck also has to pass through that layer, and that you will not change with another layer on top at all.
@@seanlacroixthat doesn’t really fix the screen though since the screen is still etched underneath.
Not only is the oled one good, but it also makes buying the older ones better. Their prices have been lowered and especially the refurbished ones are a crazy good deal now (though only the 512gb model is available). I ordered a refurbished 512gb non-oled deck for 380€, which is about 190€ cheaper than the 512gb oled model and only 10€ more than a new 64gb non-oled model (and a decent bit cheaper than a new 256gb model). Although the increase in screen quality is mostly insignificant to me, the increased refresh rate, slightly better performance, weaker battery adhesive and especially the improved battery life would be great to have. However, it's not worth the additional 190€ for me and being able to get the old model for this money is what finally convinved me to buy the thing. This is not a whole new console, but it's a really great refresh.
That oled glare heads up is why we watch dave2d 👏🏻
your vids are exactly what i need thankyou
This was so unexpected, but so perfect😍
Dave's enthusiasm is so dang contagious. I'd watch this man review pre-chewed gum. Well done (as always), sir!
Hey Dave, do you know if the mid tier OLED model (512GB) also comes with the new case? It seems a bit vague on their site, but I interpretted it as being the original case for the mid tier, and only the top tier OLED model (1TB) has the newer case with the removable liner.
Thanks for the video Dave!
Even though the Ally is superior in perfomance...OLED, amazing OS and usability and the better battery - the SD is the best handheld PC hands down right now. Getting that sweet glossy model as matte panels and OLED just don't go well together and it's not like I need to play on the beach with the sun behind me.
Legion go left the chat
Not convinced on losing all the OLED goodness with the anti glare etched glass. Sure it won't look as good as the barely see yourself glossy but it's worth it.
agree. and if you notice as soon as he sat it down you couldn't even tell the difference. it was only at the one specific angle. I have had the original steamdeck etched since launch, and i love it. the screen is so durable. I get zero glare anywhere. When i play with my switch oled in the house, the glare is awful with any lights on. The best part IMO about etched is that it DOES NOT SCRATCH, ever. You don't need to worry about a screen protector at all
This is such a neat upgrade! I have to try and stop myself from buying one since I have the OG one 😭. Love what Valve are doing.
Now this really makes me want a Deck. I have the OLED switch. This will be a great addition to my handheld collection
Thank you for addressing the anti glare coating, that’s the only aspect I’m very disappointed with if I were to choose the top tier model.
The Steam Deck refresh is much better than I expected. I am a great fan of the Steam Deck and Steam OS and I plan to get an OLED model. Valve are an excellent company who offer real value for money and amazing software and game support. I wish Apple would be more like Valve. Apple make some great hardware, but their operating system sharp practices and extortionately priced upgrade options always make me come away feeling I have been fleeced!
Exactly! Already sold my lcd one and waiting to get the oled version…
Finally what I wish for is here. Tq for this amazing review.
Super helpful video.. go with the non-etched glass 512gb version. Thanks!