Not sure if it’s the same issue, but mine makes an occasional faint electric noise (like an old hard drive being read) every once in a while. Not sure if that’s the fan or some other component. I just know my LCD model never did this. It’s not causing any performance issues or stuttering at all though.

I’m thinking it’s not mentioned in reviews because a lot of units don’t have these issues, or it’s not a big enough problem to bother most journalists.

I don’t see the mura effect on my 1TB OLED at all. Nor do I notice any fringing. I mean I don’t play games with my face right up against the screen, so maybe that’s why. I guess I also don’t expect a device like this to have a 100% perfect screen either, esp. at this price point. I suppose if it was made for productivity like professional graphics work it would be a serious issue. Thankfully it’s not.

The buttons are a tiny bit loose on mine, but they don’t rattle like crazy when handled normally. No sticking X or B buttons either. Nothing feels overly mushy either. In fact the D-pad is noticeably clickier than my 512GB LCD. So I think we can chalk those up to defects, or being at the far end of allowable factory tolerances?

I mean if you’re not happy with your unit you can return it to Valve. And either take another shot at getting another one to see if these things improve, or just stick to the older model until the next major revision rolls out.

So would it be ideal to disable in-game frame limiters and just let SteamOS handle it, since the FPS cap slider is now tied to the refresh rate too?

shouldn’t of have

FTFY

Noticed the same when starting up Cyberpunk this afternoon. During gameplay it’s fine, but the intro music/sounds had crackling.

Anyone know if Blue Shift and Opposing Force also got the remaster treatment? Don’t see any mention of expansions on the product page or Steam store page.

I was dead set on getting the LE model because I loved the red-orange accents. But I was annoyed by how little press coverage there was on it. I wanted to see what the unit looked like outside of a photo studio setting with perfect lighting. Thankfully Gizmodo pulled through before I was able to place my order, because man did my impression of it change completely…

I think the outer shell is opaque enough not to look too cheap, like a MadCatz controller, but it’s just not doing it for me personally. I’m curious to see if dust is going to show easily underneath over time. This shot also leaves me with the impression that some of the power/charge indicator light might bleed through the top edge while playing games in a dark room. Hopefully that’s not the case because that would be distracting as hell.

I still like the red-orange accents though. It only makes sense to have more parts of the device match the color used for the power button. But it also dawned on me that I wouldn’t be able to find matching color parts if any future repairs are needed (including the orange screws). I like knowing whatever spare parts I buy on iFixIt will match the exact unit I have. I guess that’s the downside with any limited edition model of anything really.

US one is unchanged ($679).

It’s been stated that units will start shipping out the same day it’s available for order (16th). That doesn’t necessarily guarantee they’ll be able to get to every single person’s order on that day, but it’s not going to be long waiting period either.

They said they’ll be shipping units out on the same day it’s available for purchase (16th). I don’t think there’ll be a queue at all. It’ll likely just say they’re out of stock when they’re out.

except for the orange power button and the larger screen (and the screws have changed to Torx screws).

Thumbsticks are also different (shape, texture, and color). And there are a few internal differences as well. Shoulder buttons have been changed slightly so their press feels more even when used from different angles.

Only thing I hate is they forgot the add the strap used to help pull the device out of the case. I mean what did that save them… like 7¢?

Minutes, if not seconds. With the Steam Deck gaining in popularity and getting more press coverage (combined with the fact that we’re entering the holiday season), I really think the Steam store is going to get pounded with an insanely high volume of orders. Hopefully they’ve got good measures in place to prevent scalpers from buying them up instantly with bots, because that was a whole different shitstorm back when the PS5/Series X released.

My hope here is that Valve will see the demand for the Limited Edition model and come out with additional batches. In one of the video interviews (IGN I believe) they hinted that they wouldn’t rule out making more in the future if they saw the demand for it.

Really wish Valve would just give 1TB users the option to get the glossy screen. Maybe just include some optional anti-glare screen protector with the device, so owners can decide for themselves?