Don’t stop. Might take a year, but every other element of your channel is prime for the algorithm; all you’re missing, is the consistency that can only come with time. As long as you don’t stop, you’ll be right up there with the best of them 👍🏿 (10+ years for that one, but should be easier to keep pushing once you’re making enough to consider it your primary gig; that should take less than 2 years, as long as you STAY CONSISTENT!)
I worked 7 days a week in my very low paying job to be able to afford a steam deck- FINALLY ordered one last night! I don’t need oled! I’m super excited!
I bought the OLED steam deck but I was thinking about getting the LCD because of the price. I have a switch OLED and I can’t really even tell the difference with my OG switch to be honest. One reason I bought the OLED was because of the more storage, memory.
My deck is coming tomorrow, I'm so excited to put my hands on this beauty. Thanks Brother for such a detailed video, now I know I have not made a bad choice
Dude, I’m about half way through this video and I’m already like “FINALLY! Thank god!” I have no idea what your online presence is like. Never seen one of your videos before, but if you’re not making a lot of content just like this, you should be. This video has already been a major breath of fresh air. Too many people out there just can’t seem to get to the point. Your video is no filler. They speak as though we all have PhD’s in computer science or something. You give it to us straight. Straight, no filler. You have no idea how much a guy like me appreciates it. I hope your channel grows in popularity if you’re making videos like this - no frills. So if it helps at all, you just gained a subscriber.
i’m sticking with my OG steam deck as well. Reason being is I finally got it modded and tuned to run everything I needed to and can’t fathom having to redo all of that again. Plus, I was part of the queue group when it first dropped and waited months for my number to come up so I’m going to enjoy it.
You can physically transfer your orignal SSD to the OLED or even clone the SSD, both of which still allow you to retain all of your data without any hiccups.
@@gg_sheed no, mods referring to software mainly. I have all my emulators (yuzu, game pass, ps remote play etc...) All tuned and running sound. Took me a while to troubleshoot and tinker it all out.
I’m currently looking into getting a steam deck. I already own a Switch Oled and I love it. But there’s certain games I want to play that I can’t get on Switch or I feel it’s too pricey. You mentioned that the difference between the LCD and OLED are minor but for me, something as small at the larger bezels on the lcd can make or (in my case) break the gaming experience for me. Ohh and the fans! Thank you for pointing that out! The loud noise would’ve drove me insane lol. So considering I don’t have a steam deck, the OLED version is the better option for me! I can’t wait till Christmas!! This was a great video! Thank you!
I just ordered the lcd 256 refurb. 340 total works with me. I don’t get much time to game anymore besides in bed at the end of a day so I’ll be happy with something over my phone
Same reason I got the oled switch, the difference between lcd and oled is huge, hdr and colours that pop make a better game experience. Only thing stopping me buying the other handhelds right now is the lack of oled.
Really worth it for me. I saw a console reseller that posted a month old OLED open for trading plus cash. Traded my LCD and never looked back. Still love my LCD but the OLED was just much better, especially the bezels and battery life.
I keep thinking about selling/trading in my 512GB LCD SD, but I'm also pretty happy with it and figure I'll just wait for the SD 2, even if that means 2025/2026. If Valve had a trade-in program, I would have done it already.
I'm happy to be upgrading to OLED as I can't go away from it from my main PC rig. Got a friend buying my OG LCD for $350 so I'm only paying half of it.
Thanks for the video! I gotta say, it IS tempting to upgrade. I play my old Deck at night when I’m in bed with the husband, and because the light from it bugs him a bit, I burrow under the covers to play. And that thing gets SO hot, so fast. 🥵 Even a few degrees would make a big difference! The quieter fan would probably help keep me out of trouble too 😅 It’s just a lotttt of money, considering I haven’t even had my current one for a year-it took them forever to make enough to ship out to everyone! 😐
OLED is bae, and Im a full blown Linux guy (Desktop, Laptop, HTPC, NAS), but one downside I see for non-Linux peeps; is OLED is missing Windows drivers still. So if you're someone looking at getting a Deck, and want to put Windows on it, then LCD is your only option atm. While you can still attempt to install Windows on the OLED, it has no drivers yet for audio, BT, and WiFi. Now if you're like me and have zero reason to use Windows bloatware (especially on a handheld), then OLED is the way to go! But honestly if you want Windows, then get any other handheld instead.
bought lcd deck should get this week, sure oled is nicer but at the twice the cost its just not worth it. It will run my games the same anyway so better save that extra for games or something.
That, wait for a good sale and sell the LCD then or save it towards SD 2 😊 I did the same. I'm fine without OLED. I prefer LCD if the panels are good quality. OLED seem to cause eye issues for many and i'd rather not risk anything 🤷🏻♂️ Ally is also on the menu though! Love that screen and freedom to play all games.
I mean... its the same cost as the previous mid and top tier LCD deck models. If anything, its more worth it since you're getting more for that same price.
@darkknight097 wdym hahaha yeah oled version is still great is the same as the of price of lcd, but ur logic makes no sense, since 1. It's a while since og launch and a lot has happened in the market since, and you literally get the almost same device for half the price, in terms of bang for buck(!) its obv. Not "more" worth it to get the oled.
@swingkid9347 I have an OLED. My wife has the 64gb deck with a 1tb upgrade. So I have a direct comparison in my hands. Just the HDR OLED panel is enough to justify it being worth the price to me compared to what was spent for the LCD. But thats not considering all the other smaller changes that add up. Like a more quiet fan while remaining cooler. Being able to go almost an hour longer on battery when playing the same game. Analog sticks are nicer, no slipping.
I loved your review! I’m thinking about getting a Steam Deck but I’m not much of a handheld gamer, I’ve hardly ever even used my Switch in portable mode, but I’ll definitely be keeping my eyes on the Deck. 😊
I had preordered the LCD steamdeck before it was even released but im not a big gamer. I dont think getting the OLED would be worth it for me but thanks for letting me know im not missing out on too much!
If they do a sale for the oled model let’s say a year or so from now then I would consider buying it, I was one of the few that thought the oled switch wasn’t worth the jump when I had the og launch switch but when I seen that beautiful oled screen, improved battery and small improvements like the audio and kick stand made me buy another switch.
Yea that would be great if they do another sale! I was thinking about upgrading my switch as well but I figured the steam deck oled was a better first option
sup bro! i had my 512gb LCD since Q2 days. shes currently at 92% battery life, i kept it in a Dbrand killswitch armour case & screen protector since Day 1. i also slapped on analog covers, and rear camo L5/R5 buttons , still looks A1 since day 1 yo i play it on the go or sometimes while docked connected too a monitor, keyboard etc i get like an hour playing new world on it
Same thing happened to me, i bought the LCD a week before the OLED came out, i felt bad but anyways i can't justify buying the OLED with just a few difference, by few i didn't mean its a small difference, its a bit of a big difference: OLED, Battery and a bit faster memory and higher refresh rate, but to me this is still close to the LCD and not a major upgrade, which is not reasonable to spend an extra, but i am willing to spend an extra if its a "Steam Deck 2" which i'm sure it will have major upgrade, maybe edge-less or slimmer screen, better battery or higher, newer more powerful APU and faster memory... For now i'll have to be happy with what i have and wait for the next iteration. Very nice video explanation! Thanks
The Steam Deck OLED is the definitive version of the original SteamDeck. If you want a SteamDeck, the OLED is definitely the way to go, but if you already have the LCD, then you should just wait for the SteamDeck 2.
Great video! I'm on the verge buying the OLED. I had pre-ordered the steam deck when they released it and the screen colour was always something that bothered me. Never considered the battery life that way. The main point why I'm considering the switch is the screen.
For your battery test, was that comparing a new LCD model to a new OLED model? Or was the LCD older? If the LCD model is older, was battery age degradation taken into consideration?
Thanks for the video. I went ahead and ordered the OLED. I really like the screen on my Switch OLED, and I will be going PC/Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch moving forward for my gaming. I might get something like the Lenovo Go in the future for games that the Steam Deck can't play.
I have the lcd model 64gb. Ive saved for the oled but im on the fence on buying it. The only reason i wanna upgrade is the battery life but i cant decide if i should spend 580 for the oled or just get a battery pack...
Like with any other device (cellphones included), if you think you still need to get more for your money and are having fun, don´t upgrade. You already own a fantastic device.
I’ve had the LCD model for about 9 months with a few updates a cooler back plate new grips and screen protector and soon . A 1TB SSD SO MY NEXT UPGRADE WILL BE A ROG X WND OF this year but for those that on the market for one the LCD IS JUST FINE for the majority of people
To be fair, I just bought the 64GB LCD version for €369 instead of having to pay €569 for the Oled version. I know it’s 512GB vs 64GB, but I was going to buy a microSD card anyway. Which I obviously did for €114 as I choose the 1TB version. I do understand and see the differences between the LCD and Oled screen itself, but I do not wish to pay so much more for something that I don’t value as much. I believe my choice is a very personal one and that many might disagree and charish the longer battery life(I don’t as I am always home and prefer handhelds). Anyway, GG_Sheed thank you for the informative video and for the confirmation that I made the correct choice(Steamdeck should arrive next week!)
I bought the steam deck lcd with 64 gigs of storage. I replaced the storage with a 1 terabyte one. I would’ve bought the oled but I couldn’t financially. So I’m good with one I bought.
Love it! I'm a Playstation gamer but I do have a small Steam library as well just not a very beefy laptop so most of my games are old/light. Lately I've been thinking about something like the PS Portal (for when my tv is occupied but I wanna be present in the room w/company) but.... dang when I can play my steam games, some pc games, stream my PS4/5 & Xbox games to the deck, enjoy an OLED screen, AND get track pads and four back buttons then who even needs the Portal?! I appreciate the well made videos man!
Am I right in thinking this is lighter too? I bought a second hand LCD and was underwhelmed with it, it was really laggy, boiling hot and really heavy. But I don’t wanna let my dream of owning a steam deck go so I thought the OLED might be more me!
I would love to hear from you on how you set up your games while playing docked with the Steam Deck! I just cant figure it out! The res just sucks playing bigger games like Helldivers 2.
I just got mine on Saturday.. I went for the 1tb version. Already thinking of replacing that 1tb SSD with a 2tb though. For now though I got a 1tb SD card. This thing is super slick.
I love your review But i just got a LCD Steamdeck 512Gb on the Steam Summersale for just 398 bucks your review is great but im gonna stick with the 512gb model it does its job its great and i dont regret buying it I'm pretty sure that the OLED is more than just perfect But I`m happy with the 512gb model You make awesome reviews and i`m pretty sure you make much more cool videos But that`s just my opinion. Have a great day :)
Yes because essentially the main differences are battery and screen. If you’re playing docked you’re using a tv screen and it will be on charge so yes - lcd
Battery life is king. Apple and Nintendo get this. You need a minimum of 4-5 hours of game play. Carrying around extra batteries or keeping it plugged in defeats the purpose of a mobile device.
@@jdharvey10 really depends your use scenario. If you really plan to use the devices daily. Stretching to base oled is definitely worth it. If you really gonna only play at home. They refurbished are on stock so you will be happy either way
Hi thanks for this great video! can steam deck run fallout 1, 2, 3, 4 and new vegas? I am a big fan of those games so I am planning to get portable device just so I can play them anywhere I go
choosing between the Oled 512gb or LCD 64gb plus 1tb ssd,.the oled is $250 more expensive i’m not techy and i play mostly AAA games on my pc like gta v,rdr2, hogwarts legacy,gow, horizon,.i don’t know what to get and if oled will be alot better for the games i’m playing
There's plenty of more differences including hdr 1000 nit brightness, 5-10 percent framerate increase because of faster ram and lower temps, improved haptics and a dedicated audio chip for better sound and takes strain off the cpu. I believe the deck OLED is the only handheld with full HDR so that's a big one.
I’ve been loving the OLED so far! Honestly the biggest difference I’ve been noticing is the battery life. I don’t have to reach for my charger nearly as often
I had steam deck used 373$ today 512gb even though i love oled after all my android phones with it but did i need to changed it into led i am actually wanted the steam as laptop not gaming because my laptop is 2013
For me its definitely has to be the OG SD, as majority of the time st gome, so csn just dock it. Even playing it on the Go it wouldn't be used as nuch Plus if rhey eventualy release a steam Deck 2, i could then upgrade.
That’s a great question! I honestly haven’t noticed any huge audio difference even tho they say the OLED is supposed to have better audio. From a portable device like this I think the speakers are decent overall. But I’m definitely not the best when it comes to what to look for in high quality audio
I want OLED just for the quieter fans and battery life cause i hate when my devices are loud which most likely is because i played on PS4 for years and this air fryer was so loud and less i charge the better but i'm also always scared about the burn in of the OLED screen
Very impressive video! I appreciate you explaining and factoring key points like battery life for example. I have the LCD version and happy with it. I have the base switch. I also have the digital PS5. I'm a budget gamer😂😂
You probably don’t need it…..but, I have no regrets upgrading. The battery life and refresh rate are very noticeable. I was in the middle of FF7 Remake and found a decent performance difference on frame rate, and went from 2.5 to almost 5 hours of gameplay.
@@JM-pm1yb I gave it to my girlfriend, and her and I just play Red Dead Online every night before we go to bed. I might just trade because she hates how it get’s so hot. I’d hate to trade though, I customized my OLED to fit perfectly for ne
@@NoRestEffect nice! I’m going to ship mine out to my friend, like I said. I thought about selling it to someone where I’m at, but I don’t really want to deal with it. My family wouldn’t utilize it either. I looked up how much GameStop would give for it too. It’s about $140 lol. Which is something I guess, but I upgraded the SSD to a 1TB in that model and they wouldn’t account for that. I could swap in the original 64GB drive if I go that route. I would never trade lol. I know it’s hard to say no sometimes…but, if it’s something I earned or bought for myself. It ain’t going to no significant other. JK JK 🤣 Good luck with that situation.
Don’t stop.
Might take a year, but every other element of your channel is prime for the algorithm; all you’re missing, is the consistency that can only come with time.
As long as you don’t stop, you’ll be right up there with the best of them 👍🏿
(10+ years for that one, but should be easier to keep pushing once you’re making enough to consider it your primary gig; that should take less than 2 years, as long as you STAY CONSISTENT!)
I worked 7 days a week in my very low paying job to be able to afford a steam deck- FINALLY ordered one last night! I don’t need oled! I’m super excited!
Awesome, bro. Enjoy the fruits of your labour 👍🏽👍🏽
It took me awhile to get my Steam Deck too, so I can’t imagine spending all that $$$ just to get a little bit better version!
i bet you start saving for the oled lol.
I bought the OLED steam deck but I was thinking about getting the LCD because of the price. I have a switch OLED and I can’t really even tell the difference with my OG switch to be honest. One reason I bought the OLED was because of the more storage, memory.
lmao they’re on sale rn rip bro
My deck is coming tomorrow, I'm so excited to put my hands on this beauty. Thanks Brother for such a detailed video, now I know I have not made a bad choice
Glad I could help!
Mines is coming tomorrow, so day after you get yours lmao
@@IceBr8kr enjoy my brother
Ok I'm convinced, ordering mine today. Your camera did a great job at showing the Decks beauty, Thanks.
Dude, I’m about half way through this video and I’m already like “FINALLY! Thank god!” I have no idea what your online presence is like. Never seen one of your videos before, but if you’re not making a lot of content just like this, you should be. This video has already been a major breath of fresh air. Too many people out there just can’t seem to get to the point. Your video is no filler. They speak as though we all have PhD’s in computer science or something. You give it to us straight. Straight, no filler. You have no idea how much a guy like me appreciates it. I hope your channel grows in popularity if you’re making videos like this - no frills. So if it helps at all, you just gained a subscriber.
i’m sticking with my OG steam deck as well. Reason being is I finally got it modded and tuned to run everything I needed to and can’t fathom having to redo all of that again. Plus, I was part of the queue group when it first dropped and waited months for my number to come up so I’m going to enjoy it.
what do you mean modded? What mods do you have? I have 512 gb lcd and i use it stock
Did you do like a shell swap or something?
You can physically transfer your orignal SSD to the OLED or even clone the SSD, both of which still allow you to retain all of your data without any hiccups.
@@KikoBG12 as in software-- I have all my emulators, game pass, and ps remote play configuration just right.
@@gg_sheed no, mods referring to software mainly. I have all my emulators (yuzu, game pass, ps remote play etc...) All tuned and running sound. Took me a while to troubleshoot and tinker it all out.
Love the video of this guy, really good video. Appreciate man!!
i want to buy the OLED but my budget only reaches the LCD
same 😅
yeah i have the money for an oled but 600 bucks total makes me not want to buy it i think ill buy the lcd
Same. Imma just get lcd
same
Same
I’m currently looking into getting a steam deck. I already own a Switch Oled and I love it. But there’s certain games I want to play that I can’t get on Switch or I feel it’s too pricey. You mentioned that the difference between the LCD and OLED are minor but for me, something as small at the larger bezels on the lcd can make or (in my case) break the gaming experience for me. Ohh and the fans! Thank you for pointing that out! The loud noise would’ve drove me insane lol. So considering I don’t have a steam deck, the OLED version is the better option for me! I can’t wait till Christmas!! This was a great video! Thank you!
Glad I could help! Haha yea the fan noise and battery life are huge upgrades for the oled. Hope you enjoy it soon!
I just ordered the lcd 256 refurb. 340 total works with me. I don’t get much time to game anymore besides in bed at the end of a day so I’ll be happy with something over my phone
Same reason I got the oled switch, the difference between lcd and oled is huge, hdr and colours that pop make a better game experience. Only thing stopping me buying the other handhelds right now is the lack of oled.
Is the performance pretty noticeable or is it like almost the same???
Bro because you're material girl you don't need to say how bad is lcd(lcd is almost the same not HUGE)
This channel is underrated!
Thank you!!! Haha just tryna get better with each video
Really worth it for me. I saw a console reseller that posted a month old OLED open for trading plus cash. Traded my LCD and never looked back. Still love my LCD but the OLED was just much better, especially the bezels and battery life.
I bought a 512gb OLED and I've been watching all your videos till' my SD arrives. Thank you for all the tips!
I keep thinking about selling/trading in my 512GB LCD SD, but I'm also pretty happy with it and figure I'll just wait for the SD 2, even if that means 2025/2026.
If Valve had a trade-in program, I would have done it already.
I'm happy to be upgrading to OLED as I can't go away from it from my main PC rig. Got a friend buying my OG LCD for $350 so I'm only paying half of it.
Thanks for the video! I gotta say, it IS tempting to upgrade. I play my old Deck at night when I’m in bed with the husband, and because the light from it bugs him a bit, I burrow under the covers to play. And that thing gets SO hot, so fast. 🥵 Even a few degrees would make a big difference! The quieter fan would probably help keep me out of trouble too 😅
It’s just a lotttt of money, considering I haven’t even had my current one for a year-it took them forever to make enough to ship out to everyone! 😐
The OLED just seems like they tidied everything up! Not a massive difference, but noticeable!!! Also, congrats on the 1k subs :)
Thank you my guy!!! I can’t believe 1k happened so quickly lol
@@gg_sheed danf dude, no kidding, in 1 month. Keep it up dude
Great comparison man, I'm currently on the fence about selling my LCD to a family member and getting an OLED model second hand.
OLED is bae, and Im a full blown Linux guy (Desktop, Laptop, HTPC, NAS), but one downside I see for non-Linux peeps; is OLED is missing Windows drivers still. So if you're someone looking at getting a Deck, and want to put Windows on it, then LCD is your only option atm. While you can still attempt to install Windows on the OLED, it has no drivers yet for audio, BT, and WiFi.
Now if you're like me and have zero reason to use Windows bloatware (especially on a handheld), then OLED is the way to go! But honestly if you want Windows, then get any other handheld instead.
There are some unofficial drivers for windows on the oled. But yea it’s still not as good as the LCD yet when it comes to installing windows.
bought lcd deck should get this week, sure oled is nicer but at the twice the cost its just not worth it. It will run my games the same anyway so better save that extra for games or something.
Smart thinking!
That, wait for a good sale and sell the LCD then or save it towards SD 2 😊 I did the same. I'm fine without OLED. I prefer LCD if the panels are good quality. OLED seem to cause eye issues for many and i'd rather not risk anything 🤷🏻♂️ Ally is also on the menu though! Love that screen and freedom to play all games.
I mean... its the same cost as the previous mid and top tier LCD deck models. If anything, its more worth it since you're getting more for that same price.
@darkknight097 wdym hahaha yeah oled version is still great is the same as the of price of lcd, but ur logic makes no sense, since 1. It's a while since og launch and a lot has happened in the market since, and you literally get the almost same device for half the price, in terms of bang for buck(!) its obv. Not "more" worth it to get the oled.
@swingkid9347 I have an OLED. My wife has the 64gb deck with a 1tb upgrade. So I have a direct comparison in my hands. Just the HDR OLED panel is enough to justify it being worth the price to me compared to what was spent for the LCD.
But thats not considering all the other smaller changes that add up. Like a more quiet fan while remaining cooler. Being able to go almost an hour longer on battery when playing the same game. Analog sticks are nicer, no slipping.
Good video, nice and clear on the differences 👍🏻
Thank you! Just tryna get better with each video :)
I loved your review! I’m thinking about getting a Steam Deck but I’m not much of a handheld gamer, I’ve hardly ever even used my Switch in portable mode, but I’ll definitely be keeping my eyes on the Deck. 😊
I never used my switch but love the sd
I'm glad I waited to get my steamdeck because the oled screen is so crisp and most steam and emulated games run and look so good
It’s so crisp haha I probably would’ve pulled the trigger sooner if I saw one in person earlier
I had preordered the LCD steamdeck before it was even released but im not a big gamer. I dont think getting the OLED would be worth it for me but thanks for letting me know im not missing out on too much!
For sure! Glad I could help 😊
If they do a sale for the oled model let’s say a year or so from now then I would consider buying it, I was one of the few that thought the oled switch wasn’t worth the jump when I had the og launch switch but when I seen that beautiful oled screen, improved battery and small improvements like the audio and kick stand made me buy another switch.
Yea that would be great if they do another sale! I was thinking about upgrading my switch as well but I figured the steam deck oled was a better first option
sup bro! i had my 512gb LCD since Q2 days. shes currently at 92% battery life, i kept it in a Dbrand killswitch armour case & screen protector since Day 1. i also slapped on analog covers, and rear camo L5/R5 buttons , still looks A1 since day 1 yo i play it on the go or sometimes while docked connected too a monitor, keyboard etc
i get like an hour playing new world on it
Same thing happened to me, i bought the LCD a week before the OLED came out, i felt bad but anyways i can't justify buying the OLED with just a few difference, by few i didn't mean its a small difference, its a bit of a big difference: OLED, Battery and a bit faster memory and higher refresh rate, but to me this is still close to the LCD and not a major upgrade, which is not reasonable to spend an extra, but i am willing to spend an extra if its a "Steam Deck 2" which i'm sure it will have major upgrade, maybe edge-less or slimmer screen, better battery or higher, newer more powerful APU and faster memory... For now i'll have to be happy with what i have and wait for the next iteration. Very nice video explanation! Thanks
Thank you for watching!
The Steam Deck OLED is the definitive version of the original SteamDeck. If you want a SteamDeck, the OLED is definitely the way to go, but if you already have the LCD, then you should just wait for the SteamDeck 2.
Great video! I'm on the verge buying the OLED. I had pre-ordered the steam deck when they released it and the screen colour was always something that bothered me. Never considered the battery life that way. The main point why I'm considering the switch is the screen.
Thanks!! Yea word the screen is such a game changer. I wish I would’ve realized sooner lol
For your battery test, was that comparing a new LCD model to a new OLED model? Or was the LCD older? If the LCD model is older, was battery age degradation taken into consideration?
Thanks for the video. I went ahead and ordered the OLED. I really like the screen on my Switch OLED, and I will be going PC/Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch moving forward for my gaming.
I might get something like the Lenovo Go in the future for games that the Steam Deck can't play.
I just bought one today. Since it's my first one I went with the Oled. 😎
Ayyyy nice!!! Sounds like you made the right choice
I got the LCD SD but I'm looking forward to get te OLED SD for the bigger battery
Nice video brother. I got a lot of information out of it. Thank you. Going to buy my Oled now
Glad I could help my guy!
Absolutely thanks again
I have the lcd model 64gb. Ive saved for the oled but im on the fence on buying it. The only reason i wanna upgrade is the battery life but i cant decide if i should spend 580 for the oled or just get a battery pack...
Like with any other device (cellphones included), if you think you still need to get more for your money and are having fun, don´t upgrade. You already own a fantastic device.
Well I would subtract the price of your current LCD one if you intend on selling that. It might help the decision a little bit
The built quality looks really good in the video, Is the built quality really that good in person too ?
yeah its amazing really solid build
It def is! Doesn’t feel cheap or flimsy at all
Good I was worried about that my SD Oled is about to come in couple of days
I’ve had the LCD model for about 9 months with a few updates a cooler back plate new grips and screen protector and soon . A 1TB SSD SO MY NEXT UPGRADE WILL BE A ROG X WND OF this year but for those that on the market for one the LCD IS JUST FINE for the majority of people
To be fair, I just bought the 64GB LCD version for €369 instead of having to pay €569 for the Oled version. I know it’s 512GB vs 64GB, but I was going to buy a microSD card anyway. Which I obviously did for €114 as I choose the 1TB version. I do understand and see the differences between the LCD and Oled screen itself, but I do not wish to pay so much more for something that I don’t value as much.
I believe my choice is a very personal one and that many might disagree and charish the longer battery life(I don’t as I am always home and prefer handhelds). Anyway, GG_Sheed thank you for the informative video and for the confirmation that I made the correct choice(Steamdeck should arrive next week!)
I bought the steam deck lcd with 64 gigs of storage. I replaced the storage with a 1 terabyte one. I would’ve bought the oled but I couldn’t financially. So I’m good with one I bought.
Great video. Hit all my questions. Thank you
Cant wait until my Steam Deck arrives! Also just subscribed look forward to future videos :)
Love it! I'm a Playstation gamer but I do have a small Steam library as well just not a very beefy laptop so most of my games are old/light. Lately I've been thinking about something like the PS Portal (for when my tv is occupied but I wanna be present in the room w/company) but.... dang when I can play my steam games, some pc games, stream my PS4/5 & Xbox games to the deck, enjoy an OLED screen, AND get track pads and four back buttons then who even needs the Portal?! I appreciate the well made videos man!
Get your deck. you will not regret it!
you didn't edit the tpu for hades did you.
Am I right in thinking this is lighter too? I bought a second hand LCD and was underwhelmed with it, it was really laggy, boiling hot and really heavy. But I don’t wanna let my dream of owning a steam deck go so I thought the OLED might be more me!
I would love to hear from you on how you set up your games while playing docked with the Steam Deck! I just cant figure it out! The res just sucks playing bigger games like Helldivers 2.
I was able to setup my LCD and OLED models the exact same! Got LAN Hotspot in gaming mode, and decky! What more could i ask for 😁
Decky is such a good plugin!
Just got an Oled one for $420 at my local Facebook marketplace, I love it! Good upgrade
That’s an amazing deal!
I got a new LCD 256GB for $415
I had lcd used 373$ but it's 512g and the steam very clean like new without any damage or stearch
Thanks for the reviews🔥awesome channel
I just got mine on Saturday.. I went for the 1tb version. Already thinking of replacing that 1tb SSD with a 2tb though. For now though I got a 1tb SD card. This thing is super slick.
Nice!!! Sounds like you got a ton of games to transfer haha
I love your review
But i just got a LCD Steamdeck 512Gb on the Steam Summersale for just 398 bucks
your review is great but im gonna stick with the 512gb model
it does its job its great and i dont regret buying it
I'm pretty sure that the OLED is more than just perfect
But I`m happy with the 512gb model
You make awesome reviews and i`m pretty sure you make much more cool videos
But that`s just my opinion. Have a great day :)
Great video man!
Wear both steam decks set with the same graphics settings ???
Yup! I left both at the default settings for Hades
6:44 It's too bad that the Steam server slows down download speeds. At least the Wifi 6E chip offers lower latency.
Liked the vid. Good review
you said the battery is better for the bus… well here in London you wouldnt have it for very long on the bus anyway
lol
They would snatch it from ppl on the train and bus in NY too then run 🏃♂️ off with it 😂
I thought this only happens in Nigeria 😂😂
What game is at 2:20 ?
Apex legend
I found it used lcd steam deck 512gb for 400$ it is worth it ?
If I will use it more on dock mode should I get the lCD?
Yes because essentially the main differences are battery and screen. If you’re playing docked you’re using a tv screen and it will be on charge so yes - lcd
@@Monkeyz73 thank you!
Great video!
Battery life is king. Apple and Nintendo get this. You need a minimum of 4-5 hours of game play. Carrying around extra batteries or keeping it plugged in defeats the purpose of a mobile device.
I think the fan noise is probably what I love the most about the OLED tbh. I occasionally play without earphones and it's so silent man
For sure! The lcd fan was so distracting lol
Would i be better off buying a cheaper lcd steam deck or a brand new oled? Money is a bit tight at the moment
Like a second hand lcd model for half the price of the oled
@@jdharvey10 really depends your use scenario. If you really plan to use the devices daily. Stretching to base oled is definitely worth it. If you really gonna only play at home. They refurbished are on stock so you will be happy either way
Great review! Excellent rundown for the comparison. Do either of these units have GPS chips included?
Thank you!! Unfortunately they don’t so you might want to get an AirTag or something to have that feature.
@@gg_sheed Thank you I was looking to run ATAK on something like this. Not necessarily for stolen device tracking.
Wait, what’s the limited edition??
The limited edition has a transparent housing and cost a bit more. Heres a link to it: store.steampowered.com/sale/steamdeck_2023LE
my only problem in lcd version is the battery life
Earned a sub with this video. Keep it up bro!!
My oled arrives tomorrow! I can’t wait! So I have Xbox with some games and I’m excited to play console games. instead of using my iPad 3:15 Air 5
Nice!!! Yea the steam deck is more portable and capable than the iPad. Hope you have fun!
Did u get the 512 or 1tb model for the OLED?
I got the 512!
Hi thanks for this great video! can steam deck run fallout 1, 2, 3, 4 and new vegas? I am a big fan of those games so I am planning to get portable device just so I can play them anywhere I go
Pretty sure it can if people play elden ring on it
choosing between the Oled 512gb or LCD 64gb plus 1tb ssd,.the oled is $250 more expensive
i’m not techy and i play mostly AAA games on my pc like gta v,rdr2, hogwarts legacy,gow, horizon,.i don’t know what to get and if oled will be alot better for the games i’m playing
Hi mate,
Do you have the 512GB or the 1TB Oled version? 🤔🤔
I have the 512gb 😌
@@gg_sheed thnx. 👍
It’s the screen and the frames for me. 360 era games almost all run @90fps while looking juicy af.
So if I don’t have a steamdeck at all the obvious choice would be the oled right guys?
Definitely! If thats within your budget
There's plenty of more differences including hdr 1000 nit brightness, 5-10 percent framerate increase because of faster ram and lower temps, improved haptics and a dedicated audio chip for better sound and takes strain off the cpu. I believe the deck OLED is the only handheld with full HDR so that's a big one.
Def some nice differences you mentioned as well! I left them out cause I thought they were a bit minor but still important to me at least.
If you turn down refresh rate you'd reduce fan noise of OG SD 😊👌🏻
Have you been happy with the OLED so far?
I’ve been loving the OLED so far! Honestly the biggest difference I’ve been noticing is the battery life. I don’t have to reach for my charger nearly as often
I had steam deck used 373$ today 512gb even though i love oled after all my android phones with it but did i need to changed it into led i am actually wanted the steam as laptop not gaming because my laptop is 2013
For me its definitely has to be the OG SD, as majority of the time st gome, so csn just dock it.
Even playing it on the Go it wouldn't be used as nuch
Plus if rhey eventualy release a steam Deck 2, i could then upgrade.
I'm indeed getting the Limited Edition when they release it.
Must be nice to be able to throw away money like that
The limited edition is 🔥🔥
@@collectiblesnrandomstuff544 I can sell you my 512gb and give you a 1tb micro sd for free. Just for 599 LOL
What about audio?
That’s a great question! I honestly haven’t noticed any huge audio difference even tho they say the OLED is supposed to have better audio. From a portable device like this I think the speakers are decent overall. But I’m definitely not the best when it comes to what to look for in high quality audio
I want OLED just for the quieter fans and battery life cause i hate when my devices are loud which most likely is because i played on PS4 for years and this air fryer was so loud and less i charge the better but i'm also always scared about the burn in of the OLED screen
Burn in scares me a tiny bit too but I think as long as you dont only play one game and leave the screen on I think it should be fine
Oh the oled looks very good but I have my first ever steam deck the LCD model I like it since I never have one as long it runs the same games 😅
If the OLED goes on sale I might get it, but for now my LCD is adequate enough.
I was able to get over 800mb/s download speeds on my oled. Through ethernet cable and the valve dock
why has this channel not more subs???
Haha thanks! I’m just starting out so tryna get better with each video
Man if you don't need your old steam deck I would really appreciate one 😭 That's my dream to have a console that I can use everywhere 🙏
Lol i sold mine already unfortunately!
Maybe wait for the next edition.
😮😮 thank you!!
Anybody else losing sleep because on the thumbnail the oled logo is on the lcd model, and the lcd logo’s on the oled?
My fault on that 😅
Has anyone ever had an issue with their steam deck.... When playing any games it crashes and takes you back to the home steam deck screen?
Battery duration from the original Nintendo Switch to the Switch v2 was gigantic!
Very true! You talking about the switch oled right?
@@gg_sheed I think he was talking the same significance with the Steam Deck LCD vs OLED
I bought a steam deck but I cannot create an account because am from Nigeria
Best way to get rid of my LCD?
Probably facebook marketplace or hardwareswap subreddit honestly. Anything but gamestop haha
@@gg_sheed Does GameStop accept Steam Deck trade in?
As tempting as the OLED is, I'm gonna wait for the SD2
You will wait like 2 years
@@kalcontentproduction I've got the LCD Steam Deck. I think that should hold me for a while.
Got my oled today better display, Longer battery, Less heat, Less fan noise, Slightly faster than lcd 😊
Very impressive video! I appreciate you explaining and factoring key points like battery life for example. I have the LCD version and happy with it. I have the base switch. I also have the digital PS5. I'm a budget gamer😂😂
Thank you! Respect to the budget gamers too! Don’t need all the fancy stuff just to have fun
I love my O.G SD ♥️
OG still kicking!
You’re cool, I am sure you will make it 😊
Thank you!!
am happy with the lcd version
Nope im gonna keep my O.G steam deck..
You probably don’t need it…..but, I have no regrets upgrading. The battery life and refresh rate are very noticeable.
I was in the middle of FF7 Remake and found a decent performance difference on frame rate, and went from 2.5 to almost 5 hours of gameplay.
I have both, I simply can’t enjoy the LCD anymore ever since I got the OLED.
@@NoRestEffect same, actually.
I might give my LCD to a friend.
@@JM-pm1yb I gave it to my girlfriend, and her and I just play Red Dead Online every night before we go to bed. I might just trade because she hates how it get’s so hot. I’d hate to trade though, I customized my OLED to fit perfectly for ne
@@NoRestEffect nice!
I’m going to ship mine out to my friend, like I said. I thought about selling it to someone where I’m at, but I don’t really want to deal with it. My family wouldn’t utilize it either. I looked up how much GameStop would give for it too. It’s about $140 lol. Which is something I guess, but I upgraded the SSD to a 1TB in that model and they wouldn’t account for that. I could swap in the original 64GB drive if I go that route.
I would never trade lol. I know it’s hard to say no sometimes…but, if it’s something I earned or bought for myself. It ain’t going to no significant other. JK JK 🤣 Good luck with that situation.
keep up the good work