Brian Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 I won’t bother with a handheld that doesn’t have VRR. The extra power from the Z1E coupled with VRR, it drastically cut back on me tweaking settings to find something that plays smoothly. It’s not “download and play”, but it’s not far off at this point. I fully acknowledge that Steam Deck is not for me. I don’t care for Linux. I was jumping through hoops trying to get Game Pass to work which I never did. It doesn’t have full compatibility with my library. Came across weird bugs where games like Elden Ring and Midnight Suns kept redownloading large chunks of data for whatever reason. And since it’s Linux based, I couldn’t easily remedy the issues. I’m glad for this refresh. I hope it encourages the market to grow and I can get a windows based 120hz VRR OLED with the best chip available and 5 mins of battery life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Valve knows people will jam the shiny new OLED panel into old Steam Decks 'but it's probably not going to go well' | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM It says Steam Deck OLED "parts are not swappable" with the original LCD version. Quote The OLED is thinner because its self-emissive pixels do not require an LED backlight, and that has allowed Valve to add a thicker 50Wh battery into the mix, a bigger (and quieter) cooling fan, and improved heat pipe and heat exchanger, too. "We'll still sell, and make available all Steam Deck LCD internal parts for repairs and replacements. But for the most part, because we changed so much inside, there's not as much back and forth swapping that's going to be possible." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaethos Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 It looks like they actually changed almost everything except for the exterior design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eventide11 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Id settle for a regular old steam deck at this point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 Does anyone here have feelings about the etched screen on the higher end OLED model? OLED screens are typically glossy in order to best appreciate the improved contrast, and I've seen a number of recommendations to avoid the higher end one for that reason. Also, am I correct in that Valve doesn't sell their case separately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaku3 Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, TwinIon said: Does anyone here have feelings about the etched screen on the higher end OLED model? OLED screens are typically glossy in order to best appreciate the improved contrast, and I've seen a number of recommendations to avoid the higher end one for that reason. Also, am I correct in that Valve doesn't sell their case separately? I bought a 512GB and the screen was really washed out on the etched glass. I prefered the regular screen. You might be able to ebay the case but I don't think they are sold seperately. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 35 minutes ago, Zaku3 said: I bought a 512GB and the screen was really washed out on the etched glass. I prefered the regular screen. You might be able to ebay the case but I don't think they are sold seperately. Yeah, I would NOT get the etched screen, it ruins the vibrancy. I think it’s a bad idea unless you plan to play directly in the sun outside a LOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 While I liked the deck case, I didn’t care for the etched screen. It definitely impacts the colors. I don’t recommend especially now that it has OLED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 I wish the case had a space for the plug so you could charge it while it was covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Zaku3 said: I bought a 512GB and the screen was really washed out on the etched glass. I prefered the regular screen. You might be able to ebay the case but I don't think they are sold seperately. 40 minutes ago, stepee said: Yeah, I would NOT get the etched screen, it ruins the vibrancy. I think it’s a bad idea unless you plan to play directly in the sun outside a LOT. Thanks for the input. I suppose I'll go for the 512 OLED then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 I tried but says I need a wait list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Looks like 512gb is glitched - 1tb is fine but the whole point is the display and etched is awful edit: There isn’t a waitlist to join, it just says it requires it but doesn’t offer one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, stepee said: I tried but says I need a wait list? Same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 All 4 versions are giving me a "buy now" option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Can’t stand this glitchy website shit with hardware lately. I don’t care if it sells out and I have to be on a wait list but just let me know and do that. It’s the sites breaking down that makes it so fucking annoying because it’s confusing what is happening and if it’s worth continuing to try. There is no reason despite how many people may be trying that it should be saying a waitlist is required when there isn’t a waitlist. It’s that shit that makes buying hardware day1 such a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Just now, AbsolutSurgen said: All 4 versions are giving me a "buy now" option. If you try to buy it you get to the check out and it says you must wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 The buy button is up now but it crashes on both app and web lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Like is it seriously impossible for companies to keep their websites functioning for a hardware release? Even Valve can’t do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nublood Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 HEY YALL, get lost for a second!! I'm trying to get one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Just now, stepee said: Like is it seriously impossible for companies to keep their websites functioning for a hardware release? Even Valve can’t do it? The store crashes at minute 0 on every huge sale so this is to be expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 I just can’t believe there isn’t some solution for this crap, seems like a really fucking annoying thing to just be the way things are now any time you want to buy something physical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nublood Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 I made it to the SHIPPING INFO screen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, nublood said: HEY YALL, get lost for a second!! I'm trying to get one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Finally got through on my 512 OLED. The Windows Steam app store worked while I was still getting stuck in chrome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 26 minutes wasted at the zoo but I got it and at least I was parked by the elephant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePi Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Got the order in on a 512GB. Stupid purchase since I have the 256GB already, but my trainer will probably buy my old Deck so I don't have to worry about going through the eBay mess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, stepee said: 26 minutes wasted at the zoo but I got it and at least I was parked by the elephant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 25 minutes ago, ThreePi said: Got the order in on a 512GB. Stupid purchase since I have the 256GB already, but my trainer will probably buy my old Deck so I don't have to worry about going through the eBay mess. Hey, that’s not stupid at all. The deck screen was horrible and this is going to be nothing but a gigantic upgrade for you. Stupid is getting this when you already upgraded to the Ally and only will use this for certain things probably for 6-8 months until Ally gets oled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nublood Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 FINALLY got one Now I'm wondering if I should get a 1TB card and how well this thing will read from it efficiently... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 6 minutes ago, nublood said: FINALLY got one Now I'm wondering if I should get a 1TB card and how well this thing will read from it efficiently... You should and just about as well as the ssd besides certain more bandwidth heavy games that probably won’t run well anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatAndPotatoes Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 I got the limited version. Not sure if I'm going to keep it or sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 51 minutes ago, stepee said: Hey, that’s not stupid at all. The deck screen was horrible and this is going to be nothing but a gigantic upgrade for you. Stupid is getting this when you already upgraded to the Ally and only will use this for certain things probably for 6-8 months until Ally gets oled! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxEvil AshxX Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 I'm trying to resist but my bank account looking at me like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Quote SteamOS 3.5.5 is now out for all Steam Decks, with improved default colors for Steam Deck LCD, additional display settings, and support for Steam Deck OLED! Steam Deck - SteamOS 3.5.5 Update - Steam News STORE.STEAMPOWERED.COM SteamOS 3.5.5 has been released to the Stable channel for Deck with the following changes: Display The default color rendering for Steam Deck LCD has been adjusted to emulate the sRGB color gamut, resulting in a slightly warmer and more vibrant color appearance. Added Settings -> Adjust Display Colors, to tune the display's Color Vibrancy and Color Temperature. The settings can be tuned with a preview of a test... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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