[Discussion] With the recent rumors of a possible hardware refresh, what are your most hoped for changes in an updated Steam Deck? (sopuli.xyz)

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In the leaked info, we know that Valve has an upcoming device that will use the same APU as the current Steam Deck. We don't know if this will be a new VR headset or a Steam Deck hardware refresh. Even though using the same APU means there won't be a performance increase, there could be various other improvements in an upgraded Deck like a better screen, etc. What would you like to see in a partial hardware upgrade?

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[-] dan@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Larger, OLED screen
Hall effect sensor sticks
Better rumble
Support for 2242 m.2 drives
Second SD card reader
Better cooling (I’d gladly have a lump in the back middle if it allowed for a quieter/better fan)
Better accessory connection options (eg a standard for attaching stuff like extra batteries to the back) - I would prefer this to adding more battery (ie weight) to the unit itself.
Tweaks to the back buttons so they work no matter where on the button you press
Some sort of charging dock connection standard to avoid the manual usb connection. Maybe just a usb-c on the bottom
Small case design change to prevent sd cards being snapped when opening (I haven’t done it, but only by luck)
Replace the carry case with a plastic cover to protect screen/sticks like dbrand’s (or at least make it a lot smaller)

Better performance/more ram would be good too I guess but honestly having a unified platform with fixed specs to target has a lot of benefits.

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