As was reported, the Steam Deck OLED comes with SteamOS 3.5 preinstalled, while the stable channel is still on 3.4.

This means if reviewers didn’t take care to properly match the software versions on the OLED and LCD models, they might not compare apples to apples. The effect is probably small, but so is the reported performance and power draw difference between the models. Also SteamOS 3.5 introduces the saturation slider which in its default setting tries to emulate sRGB more, and could affect screen comparisons.

See for example Taki Udon’s first video, where clearly it is visible that MangoHUD is an older version on the LCD model https://youtu.be/3C6ekDyO18s?t=807

So unless it is explicitly mentioned or shown otherwise, assume that part of the differences might be due to different software versions.

  • Stempfel@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    So possibly this Thursday? Man I really hope so, I’ve been waiting for so long

    • Thaurin@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Yes, it seems unlikely that Valve would advertise their new Steam Deck OLED device with HDR, which SteamOS 3.4 does not support, and then have that not working on release day.

    • cutememe@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I remember first hearing about how it’s coming soon in February or March. Something like that.