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Steam Deck Now Cheaper Than A Switch During Valve's Big Summer Sale(kotaku.com)

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youngalfred@lemm.ee
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Please bring it officially to Australia!

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Deceptichum@sh.itjust.works
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They’ve delayed it so long if they ever do release it on our shores the hardware won’t be justifiable as a purchase.

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thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works
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Pretty sure Lord GabeN still holds a grudge against us from that time the ACCC sued Steam over local pricing and consumer protection laws; so we’re very unlikely to ever see local hardware releases.

I ended up getting mine through an eBay seller a year ago - no regrets so far.

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nieceandtows@programming.dev
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Would you recommend the LCD model over the OLED model?

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Björn Tantau@swg-empire.de
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The OLED model has slightly better performance due to a newer version of the same APU. So it’s not just the screen that is better.

That said, I have a very early LCD model I love. The OLED is not a big enough upgrade for me to consider buying it. But if I were buying new I would get an OLED.

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offspec@lemmy.world
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The only OLED feature I couldn’t go back to missing is the Wake Over Bluetooth functionality that lets you use your controller to bring up the system. Not huge for some, but when you’ve got a docked setup it’s heaps more convenient.

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lud@lemm.ee
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I own the LCD model (bought long before OLED edition existed) and it brings me joy on the train.

Sure it would be nice with a better screen, bigger battery, and slightly lighter device. But it’s not something you absolutely need.

Whenever it’s worth it for you is a very personal thing that depends highly on what you prioritise and how much money you have.

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NGC2346@sh.itjust.works
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This article is just plain misleading. The LCD switch is cheaper than the Steam Deck LCD 64Gb at the moment even with the 15% off.

Good promo article though, had me checking.

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HUMAN_TRASH@lemmy.world
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The 64gb deck is $296.65 new on sale, and the switch is still $300, no? The article is weird because it says less than $390 at the top, but the 64gb is only $350 not on sale (while they last anyway).

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Beaver [she/her]@lemmy.ca
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Great to see that the steam deck is cheaper in the short term and the long term.

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CptEnder@lemmy.world
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Uhh pretty sure I paid $300 for my switch.

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