I made this exact mistake when the Switch OLED came out. I got caught up in hype, I bought the new one, and slowly it dawned on me that I just spent 300 extra dollars for exactly the same machine I already had, and a screen that, as good as it was, was NOT worth that 300 dollars.

If you don’t own a Steam deck, then go nuts! Do what you want.

If you already own a Steam Deck, you already own everything you actually wanted a Steam deck for. An OLED screen is not going to make the games you already play somehow magically better. You’re fine. Chill out

  • LucasS98BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Terrible take. I sold my Switch tablet and bought a new OLED one and that was an amazing decision. It actually made me happy to play in handheld mode.

  • alt123456789oBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I don’t own a Steam Deck but I would be perfectly happy with the original model, it’s still decent. It will come down in price now, which is great.

  • jack-of-someBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    “Need” is the wrong word to use in this sub. The Deck is, at the end of the day, a toy. No one needs it.

    That said, from day 1 the only thing I’ve ever wanted to be different about the Deck is the screen. I want a steam Deck that has a screen as nice as my TV and my phone. Worth is relative and depends on your means. For me the upgrade is worth it, for others it’s not. Both of these things are fine. You’re valid for not wanting to upgrade.

  • Lo_jakBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’m upgrading because I want to, I love OLED displays and the list of improvements they have made with the rest of the device are worth it imo.

    I have some pretty bad light bleed on my 256gb model, and the OLED will get rid of that ever being an issue again.

  • holounderbladeBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I don’t need it. I already have a friend who wants to buy my old deck, so I lose just about nothing in upgrading. I want it, I’m financially stable, so I’m getting it.

    It’s my money, and I don’t need to be told how to spend it. Thank you.

  • negithekitty
    BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    “BUT THEM RELEASING THE OLED MAKES OURS OBSOLETE WAHHHHH!”

    no it doesn’t. It’s another option with “slightly better performance” and a bandwagon screen.

  • mEsTiR5679BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Okay, but I’m gonna take a stab at the limited edition one regardless lol

  • frostedlineBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Wait until people start posting as soon as they get their hands on it. You’ll want it too. Fomo.

  • sammagee33BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    For me, that extended battery life is big. I’m not smart enough to put my own (better) battery in the Deck.