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What reviews didn't say about the Steam Deck OLED (www.digitaltrends.com)
submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Quick summary of the article

  • New fan, it's quieter than both of the previous fans. Will be a huge upgrade for Delta fan users.

  • Old SSD will work, so anyone with a larger SSD from their previous deck should be able to move the SSD with all their games over to the new deck.

  • While the deck is easier to open with the new screws, there is now a ribbon cable run on the outside of the heat shield over the SSD. This cable is glued in place, meaning it's required to disconnect the cable and carefully separate it from the adhesive. An unfortunate decrease in repairability for the device.

  • Most old accessories will work fine, with the exception of replaceable back plates. Even screen protectors should work, since most covered the bezel before.

  • Carrying case has several improvements on the larger model, including Velcro to hold it closed with the zipper closed, and a removable insert case that offers a slimmer, lower protection option.

  • The charging light on the deck is now multi-colored and can change color to let you know when the deck is fully charged.

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 11 months ago (3 children)

I’m planning on ordering one when they’re available, it’ll be my first, so find it quite exciting reading about all the small improvements they’ve made.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago

Congrats, you'll love it.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I'm so happy with my Stream Deck. The improvements are so nice, but I'm not going to upgrade. But it means you get an even better version. So you'll love it, I'm sure.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Everyone I’ve spoke to about it have said the same.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Same here. I'm just a bit scared that it will be sold out to quickly for me to grab one. :/

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Did you manage to get one? The checkout errors were stressful but I got my order in.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Hey :D. Yeah, I had been trying to get one for half an hour but I kept getting that error. I honestly gave up and went to walk the dog. When I came back I tried again and immediately got one. I'm expecting it now by next week. How about you, did you get yours as well?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Congratulations! Yep, I got mine. I was hitting all the checkout errors as well but managed to get my order through after 30mins of trying. I’m expecting similar delivery, 3-5 days, so I’m pretty excited now!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Yeah I’m little worried about that as well. Apparently Valve are trying to prevent scalping by limiting purchases to 1 a week, so I still remain hopeful for us.