'But in reality, the screen's at the core of the device. 'I think people are looking at things like an incremental version and assume that it's an easy drop-in,' Griffais says. Simply swapping out the standard LCD panel for an OLED alternative isn't so straightforward without considering the cost to consumers. Still, not everyone is satisfied with the hardware.

The portable PC gaming handheld recently celebrated its first anniversary since its release, escaping the early days of pre-orders and delayed shipping to the almost worldwide availability of today (sorry, Australia). Reaching out to query the manufacturer's stance on Steam Deck display upgrades, senior editor Wes Fenlon from PC Gamer (opens in new tab) contacted Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais (opens in new tab) to ask about the potential for an OLED model.

Although Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais sees the appeal of OLED screens, he explains that incremental upgrades are complicated and not currently a priority for the company.Wes Fenlon, senior editor of PC Gamer, contacted Valve (opens in new tab) to query their stance on upgrading the Steam Deck with an OLED panel, replacing the stock LCD variant.The Steam Deck is a portable gaming handheld that plays a vast library of games designed for PC, including those originally designed for Windows.

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