I just bought the 256GB Deck at the beginning of this month and it arrived on the 10th for $529. On the 13th they announced the OLED Deck and dropped the price of the 256GB Deck to $399.
I wrote to Steam customer service and asked if I could return the deck and purchase the OLED model for $30 more and they wrote back with two options:
-
return the deck, get a refund, and then buy the OLED model
-
keep the deck I own and get $130 in my Steam Wallet.
I’m not sure which option to choose. On the one hand, $130 is a nice chunk of change to buy some games. On the other hand, a brand new, bigger, and nicer deck is worth waiting a couple weeks and $30.
Any advice?
If it were me, I’d be opting for the OLED.
You were OK spending the money before, you should be OK now.
It’s not just the OLED, it’s the battery/weight improvements as well.
If you’re not in a hurry, get the OLED.
Get the OLED Deck. Watch the GamersNexus tear down video and you will realize why
Go for the OLED. Hands down. The battery life is better. The weak points (bumper buttons) are improved. The cooling is better/quieter. The APU is sort of better. I’ve heard the screen looks much better. The screen is slightly larger.
I’m happy with my SD (512GB with the anti glare glass screen), but I’ve had it for over a year now. If I had the option of sending it back and paying another $175 to get the oled I’d do it immediately. I’m not sad about it or anything, but if the option was there, I’d definitely take it.
Get the OLED. You’ll drive everybody crazy with the pretty screen, and you get A BIGGER BATTERY.
