Valve has launched an enhanced iteration of its handheld gaming device, the Steam Deck, known as the Steam Deck OLED. The primary improvement involves transitioning from an LCD to a 1280 x 800 HDR OLED display, presenting a 7.4-inch 90Hz screen with 1,000-nit brightness—an upgrade from the original 7-inch LCD.
The revamped Steam Deck features an AMD "6nm APU" (contrasting with the initial 7nm APU), incorporating a Zen 2-based 4-core/8-thread configuration with RDNA2 graphics. The OLED variant weighs 640g, which is 30g lighter than its LCD counterpart, and it is accompanied by a 45W power supply, a 2.5m cable, and an inclusive carrying case.
It incorporates enhanced functionalities such as Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, an improved haptic system, and a larger 50 Whr battery, ensuring a gaming duration of 3–12 hours—a 30-50% boost compared to the LCD models.
Valve is also introducing a limited-edition 1 TB Steam Deck OLED variant exclusively available in the US and Canada. This special edition features a transparent shell, an exclusive carrying case adorned with unique artwork, and an upgraded cooling system.
Steam Deck OLED Specifications -
Pricing and Availability -
Pre-orders for the Steam Deck OLED will open on Valve's official website beginning November 16, 2023, across multiple countries, including the US, Canada, UK, EU, and others.
- Steam Deck OLED (512GB) - USD 549 (Rs. 45,750 approx.).
- Steam Deck OLED (1TB) - USD 649 (Rs. 54,080 approx.).
- Steam Deck OLED (1TB) Limited Edition - USD 679 (Rs. 56,580 approx.) (Includes Limited Edition carrying case with removable printed liner) with smoky translucent color, available only in the US and Canada
