Here’s the first proof a refreshed Steam Deck is nigh
www.theverge.com
Valve put a new Steam Deck through the FCC in August.
  • twistypencil@lemmy.world
    61·
    3 years ago

    I don’t want oled, I don’t want 4k. I would like better wifi, lighter, and better graphics capabilities. I can feel the blood returning to my hands when I set the deck down.

    • deafboy@lemmy.world
      3·
      3 years ago

      I don’t really mind the weight. It’s the shape that I can’t stand. Whereas the steam controller is shaped like /0’0\ the deck is shaped like \°| |°/ . Keeping the wrists in such a sharp angle can’t be healthy.

    • Fubarberry@sopuli.xyzOPMEnglish
      3·
      3 years ago

      Better wifi is basically confirmed, the certification is for a better wifi chip. The APU is the same, so same power, but maybe it could be smaller and lighter.

      That said, I think how hard you grip the deck has a bigger impact on your hand circulation. I used to have issues with my hands getting numb, but I was holding the deck too tightly. After adjusting my grip I don’t have issues anymore and find it very comfy.

  • ultrasquid@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    61·
    3 years ago

    If its slightly smaller and has an OLED screen, then it’ll be great. Those are really the only things the current Steam Deck needs.

    • Fubarberry@sopuli.xyzOPMEnglish
      21·
      3 years ago

      It probably could have an OLED screen if the screen was only 5-6". It’s easy to get left over OLED screens from phone production in that screen size.

      • eltimablo@kbin.social
        1·
        3 years ago

        Phone screens aren’t 16:9 anymore though, so they’d probably end up having to cut down a really big phone screen (like 9" or so) or just make it custom.

        • Fubarberry@sopuli.xyzOPMEnglish
          2·
          3 years ago

          Ayaneo was able to locate 5.5" 1920x1080 OLED screens for their Air model, so some 16:9 screens are out there.

    • Fubarberry@sopuli.xyzOPMEnglish
      2·
      3 years ago

      I’d really like to see the deck more internationally available, Valve’s limited experience as a hardware vendor really shows when it comes to the limited availability of the deck.