Valve has released a new variant of the Steam Deck today also known as Steam Deck OLED. It has been released with one of the most highlighting feature that the fans were wanting for a very long time that is a vibrant OLED screen. The announcement was very surprising as Valve did not mention that they will realse any variant of Steam Deck anytime soon. But apart from the OLED screen they have refreshed some other features into it. So, without any further ado, lets dive into the amazing upgrades that Valve has announced in the new Steam Deck OLED.
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Official Announcement of Steam Deck OLED After Initial Leaks and Rumours
The buzz about the Steam Deck OLED first slipped into the spotlight thanks to eagle-eyed users on ResetEra who caught wind of the news through Gamespot’s RSS feed. Shortly thereafter, Valve made it official with a flashy announcement on their YouTube and X account (formerly Twitter). A captivating display of several Steam Decks arranged in a circle, each showcasing the bright new OLED screens, was featured in the announcement movie.
Diving into the nitty-gritty details of this mid-gen upgrade, the standout feature is undoubtedly the 90Hz OLED screen. While the resolution of 1280×800 remains the same, it can now support HDR, which will make the gaming experience more visually appealing. But that’s not all that’s gotten an upgrade – the battery life has received a welcome boost. A longer gaming session is guaranteed by the new model’s slightly larger 50Wh battery, which is an improvement over the 40Wh original.
The launch of a new 6nm AMD APU and the new OLED screen’s efficient low power usage are credited by Valve with the boost in battery life. However, the advancements don’t end there. The souped-up version also throws in a fancy haptic system, Wi-Fi6E, and Bluetooth 5.3 for good measure. It’s an important change that will surely attract the attention of many people. Plus, Valve’s got your back, making sure all your gadgets play nice with every platform and promising to keep those software updates rolling in. So, if you’re an original Steam Deck owner, there’s no need to fret – unless, of course, you’re battling a bit of FOMO over the enticing upgrades of the Steam Deck OLED.
Steam Deck New Prices and Limited-Edition Model
With the release of the highly anticipated new Steam Deck OLED, Valve is changing the game with its products. Initially, the Steam Deck featured three variants – 64 GB eMMc, 256 GB NVME, and 512 GB NVME, complete with an anti-glare screen. Now, say goodbye to the 64 GB model; Valve is swapping it out for a 256 GB version that comes with the original LCD screen.
But that’s not all – the 512 GB edition gets a major makeover with the introduction of the OLED display and some hardware tweaks. And if you’re gunning for the top-tier experience, there’s a 1 TB model that’s essentially a supercharged version of the 512 GB variant. Oh, and it comes with a slick hard case, too. Now, onto the nitty-gritty of the Steam Deck OLED pricing:
- 256 GB LCD Model: $399.00
- 512 GB OLED Model: $549.00
- 1 TB OLED Model: $649.00
But wait, there’s more! Valve is dropping a limited-edition 1 TB Steam Deck OLED exclusively for the US and Canada. This bad boy comes with a transparent shell, a snazzy carrying case featuring exclusive artwork, and extra bragging rights for a cooler system, all for 0. Keep in mind, these special editions are tagged as “experimental units” and are up for grabs only in the US and Canada. You can find more details on the official website of Steam Deck.
Ready to make your move? The order page for the new Steam Deck OLED is live now, so you can snag one for yourself. Sales kick off on November 16th, covering the US, Canada, UK, and EU. If you’re in Taiwan, Hong Kong, or South Korea, you’re in luck – Steam Deck OLED is also heading your way via Komodo, Valve’s official partner for these regions.
Steam Deck Price in India and Its Release
Valve has not confirmed the official realease of Steam Deck in India. But you can buy the older models of Steam Deck from Flipkart and Amazon althought those are imported ones and are very expensive and maybe the new ones might get listed on the ecommerce sites of India after November 16 but still they will be imported and won’t come with any warranties and the steam deck price in India will also be very high unless Valve decide to launch it officially in India.
So, are you hyped for the Steam Deck OLED? Got your eye on one? Let us know in the comments below what are your thoughts on the new Steam Deck OLED and are you planning to get one for yourself. For more post like this please visit the Techdelivery.
