Big surprise from Valve: improved version of Steam Deck handheld gaming console with OLED screen and increased memory capacity is presented

There was an unexpected announcement from Valve!

The American manufacturer presented an improved version of the Steam Deck handheld game console with OLED-screen.

Here's What We Know

Valve has equipped the new revision not only with a 7.4-inch OLED-display, but also increased the battery life of the console.

There are 2 Steam Deck OLED models available to buyers:

Steam Deck OLED 512GB

• processor: 6nm Zen 2 4c/8t
• screen: 7.4-inch HDR OLED 1280x800 pixels
• memory: 512GB NVMe SSD
• network: Wi-Fi 6E
• Battery: 50W*h, 3-12 hours of use
• Charging: 45W
• price: $549

Steam Deck OLED 1TB

• processor: 6nm Zen 2 4c/8t
• screen: 7.4-inch 1280x800 pixel HDR OLED with anti-reflective glass
• memory: 512GB NVMe SSD
• network: Wi-Fi 6E
• Battery: 50Wh, 3-12 hours of gameplay
• Charging: 45W
• price: $649

Simultaneously with the presentation of the new model, Valve reduced the price of the regular Steam Deck with 256GB of storage to $399 and announced that it will stop selling models with 64GB and 512GB of storage once their stock runs out. Until then, these devices will cost $349 and $449 respectively.

For gamers in the US and Canada, a limited edition Steam Deck-OLED version with a translucent case is available for $649.

When We Can Expect It

Steam Deck-OLED sales will start on 16 November 2023.

Source: Steam