The entry-level is STILL 399 USD despite the massive storage capacity and speed jump from 64GB eMMC to 256GB NVME.
The mid-tier increased in price by just 20 USD from 529 USD to 549 USD, for not only doubling the storage capacity from 256GB NVME to 512GB NVME, but it's also the new 90Hz OLED model with all of the improvements to the new screen, WiFi/Bluetooth, battery, trackpad, power efficiency and thermals, etc.
The high-end tier RETAINED its price of 649 USD while not only doubling the storage capacity from 512GB NVME to 1TB NVME, but it's also the new 90Hz (matte/anti-glare) OLED model with all of the improvements to the new screen, WiFi/Bluetooth, battery, trackpad, power efficiency and thermals, etc. PLUS the new, additional slim case it comes with.
#Valve absolutely leading the way in terms of value.
Ahead of the limited edition #SteamDeckOLED release, Valve has outlined some requirements needed to purchase the device to protect against scalpers and bots.
So the new Steam Deck looks like a spec bump that's pretty comparable to the Switch OLED :corgi_detective:
I think those kinds of changes are good for a mid-generation bump instead of immediately upping all of the hardware specs so it doesn't make the people who bought the original model feel like they're being left out. That said... I want an OLED screen :blobfoxgooglycry:
To make things easier, EmuDeck has released a new Import/Export tool to help bring your emulation games, bios, and saves to your new #SteamDeckOLED without hassle!
I saw a UK news outlet claim that the Steam Deck OLED is a "kick in the teeth" to those who bought the OG, it's really not. The OG Steam Deck still works fine and isn't that much worse than the OLED.
The #SteamDeckOLED goes live for sale in less than 2 hours, but with people split on it, we went over why we feel this upgrade is optional, and necessary at the same time.