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What inspired the resurgence in portable PC gaming?
The resurgence in portable PC gaming was inspired by the release of Valve's Steam Deck, which made handheld PC devices more affordable and accessible starting at $399. This sparked competition among companies, with ASUS and Lenovo releasing their own handheld PCs, making portable gaming more practical and appealing to a wider audience.
How much does the LCD Steam Deck typically retail for?
The LCD Steam Deck typically retails for $399. This model features a 7-inch, 1280 x 800 LCD display with up to 60Hz refresh rate, a 256GB NVMe SSD, and a 40Whr battery, providing an estimated 2-8 hours of gameplay.
What are the display specifications of the new Steam Deck?
The new Steam Deck OLED features a 7.4-inch HDR OLED display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. This upgraded display offers more vibrant colors, deeper blacks, and a higher refresh rate of 90Hz compared to the original Steam Deck's 60Hz. The peak brightness is also improved, with the OLED model achieving 1,000 nits in HDR and 600 nits in SDR.