The Steam Deck LCD Is Still Absolutely Amazing | Steam Deck in 2024? [Long Term Review] 

Steam made 500 compromises and nailed the balance. And then they worked their butts off with updates and support.

The Steam Deck is barely 2 years old. A lot of people seem to think it's outdated and old now... the Switch is 7 years old in comparison and they cost the same amount of money.

got the LCD and still love it, it’s a reminder and a special place dear to me. I was those customers that had to wait months & months during the pandemic, and it feels fulfilling to finally have one. I play Tekken 8 online on it and it’s a blast! one day I’ll get an OLED but for now I’m good!

"It smells amazing", Love that you added that.

Black thumbnail & back ground, is something new and unique, you have earned a sub by being different, cheers.

The best part about the OLED was, that people sold their LCD oleds in masses. I was able to get a 500GB model for 300€, which was a pretty sweet deal. I wasn't completly sold of the idea of a SD, but now I love it. If there is a SD2 in the coming years, I might be dempted to actually buy a new one this time.

I have both LCD and OLED. Like CGD says in the video, once you adjust the colour temperature on the deck either with the in-built adjuster or VibrantDeck plugin through Decky Loader (if you can still get it) the display actually looks great. The one thing about the old deck is the buttons sit more flush and don't rattle as much as my OLED buttons. Apparently they made the OLED deck buttons ever so slightly smaller to mitigate them from getting stuck. Anyway, I still use my old LCD model and I give it to my friends to play so we can play some couch co-op when they stay over at my place.

Well said! I am still loving my OG LCD Steam Deck. At the time I bought it and even now it is such a great value in gaming. I also bought the 64 GB model and upgraded it to a 1 TB SSD and a 1 TB Micro SD. You are also right about the vivid software update and how that improves picture quality. Rather than spend the money on a "more powerful" gaming PC I chose to compliment my OG Steam Deck with an, Analogue Pocket and a Switch OLED. These 3 devices complement each other well and I really don't feel like I am missing out in the portable gaming department plus all can be docked to my TV. What a time to be a gamer! I definitely don't take any of it for granted.

Just got my Deck (used, 512gb LCD) the other day, which I am still learning everything about it. I'm new to online gaming and PC gaming, and not very tech savvy. So definite learning curve for me. I'm hoping 🤞. I got a couple of small games from the sale, as I can't afford much currently (recovering & rebuilding after a house fire). I've been enjoying it so far, a nice distraction and escape from my life currently when I have down time.

You're going places. Mark my words. I'm subscribing

I have the OG Deck and I've just purchased the oled one 😊 The initial goal was to sell the current one and now I've found myself in a spot where I'm looking for excuses to keep both. Unfortunately I live alone so there's no real reason to keep both, but I just love these devices.

Bought the limited edition OLED for my brother on christmas and the only thing im truly envious of is the weight distribution on it, it doesnt actually weigh much less than the LCD but somehow manages to feel so much lighter and comfortable when holding it by the grips

I got my Steam Deck in early 2023, and while I am a bit envious of the OLED Steam Deck or ROG Ally, I've realized with time that there is a reason I jumped on the OG LCD Deck as quick as I could: while it's not perfect, it fits my use case more than any other handheld out there. I love to leave things on in the background but I also hate having to worry about burn in or a micro SD card slot dying. While I think the Deck OLED is probably an amazing handheld (I have an OLED ultrawide at home and it's insane), the few games I play that even are HDR compatible I don't really ever play on my Deck. On top of that, I feel like the new color calibration setting does an AMAZING job at making the screen look better, which helped to soften the OLED blow. I also recently got an RMA unit after my left bumper broke and it couldn't be repaired, and I got a revised LCD model instead, that has a redesigned cooling system that's a lot quieter and what seems to be a slightly different screen since the color controls don't change anything between native and sRGB so I think maybe the panel is native sRGB now. All that to say, Valve made it apparent that Deck OLED was like a relaunch for them, and that with the supply chain issues mostly gone, they were able to fully fulfill their vision, but it seems that might also be applicable for the newer units of the LCD variant too! I'm glad to see they're not just giving up on it altogether now that they have a revised model.

The vent fumes are amazing

Less than 1k subs? Dude, you got me. Subbed. Great vid, great point. It was fair and you were conscious that not everyone is printing money the way some creators talk 😂

Keep up your good work, it is amazing to listen to you ♥

I got shocked you had less than 1k subs. You now have one more! 🔥🔥

can’t believe you only have 1.3k subs, this video is very high quality !

The soon-to-be discontinued LCD 512 GB variant went on sale, lower than the mass-produced 256 GB. As much as I would have liked to have OLED, that was a deal that was just too good to pass up. I've been played with the original LCD switch and I've NEVER had problems with the experience. So I went and bought the LCD version. I am excited for it to arrive!

Great video! I recently invested in an OLED and filled it with just over 6000 games from old to new. You can't fault this device, it is absolutely amazing!

Great vid, subbed 👍

I recently bought a refurbished one & it’s awesome 😊

Great video!

Great point, thanks!

Man, great content, can’t agree more with the message AND the delivery is on point. You got yourself a new subscriber.

Saving for a deck and I'm glad to know the OG version is still more than enough to play indies on the go, I'll save the AAA's for my gaming PC. Great video man!

Amazing video! I bought a used Steam Deck LCD 512GB on eBay, can't wait to receive it. Would love to hear some of your games recommendations.

Do the other handhelds have touch-capacitive sticks for the gyro?

I really like how you set up your vids and wordplay!! 🎉

I'm waiting to get payed. Never had a steam deck before. Just a pc I made years ago with a 2200g and a 1050ti. Might get the 500gb oled for $550 or maybe the 64gb lcd for $400 and a 500gb a2 SD card for $50.

I’ll agree with this! If cash was disposable, OLED for sure. However, I bought my 512 LCD, mid January 2024 used for a steal of a deal. My first handheld, and indeed first gaming pc (I’ve always had one of the PS’s) annnnnnd currently I’m primarily playing steam deck, it does everything, Indies, AAA, and AAs. It’s amazing, good vid

I’m really thinking about getting the OG Steam Deck soon and it is very refreshing to hear your perspective on the constant evolution of technology, FOMO, and just feeling like the things you have now aren’t good enough. I kept feeling like if I don’t get the OLED then it ain’t worth it but that is so far from the truth. Thanks!

I saved up my money to get the OLED, and now I'm thinking to get the LCD one. Great video by the way, you really speak up in different point of view. subscribing!

keep up the good work buddy.

The fact that the OG LCD can plug into any monitor on the go / in the hotel / at a friends / or PLAY ON THE GO? , connect to any of my controllers and still run big titles like Titanfall 2, The Division, Hogwarts Legacy, DragonAge Inq, Elite Dangerous, Lego Games, Final Fantasy, Shadow of Mordor, Jedi Fallen Order, Rocket League and play them well! Are the graphics turned up to Ultra with every feature on pushing 120 fps? no.. but they're all more than playable.. playable on the go... for the price it's a STEAL! I absolutely love mine! And that's not even getting into Emulation.. Can I get an OH YEAH for BOTW or ToTK on steam deck? :P

Subbed!! Great job, and lets grow the channel!

Finally some love for the 64gig. For some reason people have for got about it lol. On top of that I get the praise for the Oled but the og Steam Deck is still amazing I play it more now that I did when I first got it! And when I need more space I just buy an SD Card and keep it going. I love the 64gig Steam Deck, I'd make that purchase 100xs over again

You nailed it! Here in the US, I picked up a refurbished Steam Deck for $240 at GameStop last month. It was a steal! I use it every day at work!

Yeah i love the og steam deck it got me back into gaming since ps3. That said there was so much in the 8th gen that I missed that I bought this knowing i might only be able to play a few 9th gen quality AAA games.

I’ve got a PC so I’ve been extremely happy with the 64 gig steam deck since I paid 350 for it, bought an ssd on sale and it took minutes to swap to a terabyte! I kinda put it down for awhile during the semester but now that I’ve picked it back up again during my downtime I’ve been having a blast!

Steam deck is so good There's a reason gameboy sweeped sega game gear of the map

Watching this while playing ff7 rebirth on my deck oled 😊 subbed

Nice quality content. Chefs kiss hahaha

I just recently bought my steam deck 64gb base model for 400usd and it's very amazing. I just bought 256gb SD card and with this little storage, I still have enough. SD is really great.

I got my steamdeck used in late 2023 for 379 euros and i am very happy about my purchase. Yeah, I could've gotten the OLED steamdeck but 512GB steamdeck for that price is just an amazing deal! I finished the whole GTA 5 story-mode on it and i don't have any complaints. It can do so many niche things like playing old DOS games and every emulator made for linux/windows under proton. Its a great console to just lay in the bed and get your mind off of things and enjoy your favorite games. It has a few problems that are linux related (anti-cheat not working) but since you report that windows is stable that is no longer an issue. The LTT video is just scaring everyone away (me included) and you shined a light so thanks for that! I might try to install it one day but i don't need to at the moment. And the thing is, you get A LOT of support since this is made by valve and developers are tuning their games for it so you are getting a high guarantee of your game actually working. It would be really nice of value to make a better battery pack in case the technology improves so this console can move on for years to come. Yeah, its made out of cheap feeling plastic but its not worse than chinese stuff we but on aliexpress. I just love for that price you can get a console for all of your tinkering needs. Also, i LOVE the touch-pads, such a great thing to add to this type of console, i can't live without it so this just makes it 10000 times better than any other handheld (legion go has only one, but i need two for the usage of the keyboard). Now, to sum everything up, great console, great OS, stable as a rock, makes linux more mainstream (thank you valve, you have my respect).

Really like your video. Thanks for bigging up the OG. That’s my guy right there 😊

Nice video!

Thank you for the opinion 🎉

can't wait for more content!

Would love a video on how you recommend optimising the LCD steam deck. Plus a video comparing the OLED to OCD

I think about the hype on the new edition but my original is so good that I can't front on it so hastily. Been playing with it still after the honeymoon phase. Great hardware, even better software. Must buy.

just ordered my OLED SD, this is going to be my first handheld pc and i’m so hyped

Subbed, you speak really well and your points are direct. can tell you have a passion for this. Very unbiased, thank you. PS, i'm also a fan of smelling fumes/freshly unboxed games XD

I have mine for 2 years and I still love it

For Game pass, I assume that will require a Windows install. So is it just streaming component, or do you get the full PC functionality that comes with GP Ultimate?

I purchased mine like you, from re sellers because in my country (mexico) it was the only way to get one, man i love mine, is just incredible, titles from ps4 era and before runs like butter and the trackpads are the best thing ever on a controller you can use both as joysticks or buttons is juts amazing im waiting for the steam 2 to release because im buying it day one

Just got a LCD steam deck locally for $300 usd. Haven’t bought a steam game for 3 plus years and finally started trying new games.

Gabriel Newell is my hero, my Steam Deck only has 512 GB of hard drive space, I have Genesis games, Capcom classics and normal pc games installed. I have more than 100 games installed and I still have about 80 gigabytes free, Valve did an excellent good job 👍

I bought mine as I’m mainly a horror gamer checked out the steam deck store loads of great horror games to play

Yep mine still going strong n is definitely playable despite lacking the oled display n 90 hz

In Canada the refurb is only 250$ USD with free shipping which is usually exorbitant. The other options may be, "better" but they just aren't 300% better like they are more expensive.

I've been looking into getting one since it released. I don't have a working PC and haven't for a while, and the funny thing is that the Steam Deck has better specs than my old setup! It may not be the flashiest or have a unique gimmick to it, but it's functional. And sometimes that's all you need. Also the community is massive for the Deck, since Valve is the ones behind it. If I ever run into a tech issue or need help running a game on the Deck, I can guarantee someone else has already posted a solution online. I don't know how true that is for the competition.

Vent fumes smells like a brand new VHS tape after being used in the VCR and you rewind it before taking it out.

Saw the refurbed 256 gbs were really low priced so I figured Id snag one to join the steam deck crowd! spent so many points on the customizations may as well try it out xD

great review bro 🔥 love my deck, got it for 330$ for 512 gb+512gb sd card from a second hand market insane deal

Keep it up. I think the Steam Deck OLED is the best handheld(if you have the budget, if not get the OG). Remember me when you get famous.

You're running windows on your deck...meanwhile the Deck's progress with Steam OS and Proton made me finally drop Windows on my gaming PC and move to Linux.

I was so happy when the OLED SD came out because I was able to pickup a outstanding condition 512gb LCD model for $240 😄

I just got a 256gb LCD model on ebay for $308 and so far I have been very impressed all around. The things I have to complain about are the controls mainly. The ABXY buttons remind me of an Xbox controller, which is fine, but ever since I got a dualsense nothing has gotten close to how good that controller is. I often cant find the Steam and triple dot button in the dark because it is flush with the body and the same texture as the rest of the deck. Otherwise its a decent controller, and it fills my hand better than most. Coming from a very high end PC, the Steam Deck humbled me in that not every game is going to run at ultra and achieve consistent frames at the same time, but at the same time it's insane that I can play real PC games on the go without lugging around any extras. Overall the only thing I regret is not saving a little longer and getting an OLED model.

How did you get around the clock issue for the Steam Deck running windows? I find I need to reset the clock every time I boot

best purchase i've ever made when it comes to gaming barely even use my PS5 anymore.

So in my country we sit with an odd situation, the rog ally, is actually cheaper then the original steam deck 64GB and the oled version is currently unavailable. would your opinion still be the same if this was the case after using both?

Ive had my deck for like 4 days already, and thats what i noticed.. the smell ❤❤❤😍

Passionate ! The deck is awesome, without doubt 🕹️ 👾

30 year console gamer, but got one for emulation now to downsize my physical collection. Its been an amazing purchase, also picked up a few games like noita and terraria. So worth it

Agree. Thx

I flip video games and consoles as a side hustle. On Valentine’s Day I was able to find a 512gb lcd steam deck for 250. I was going to sell it to make a profit but since my wife knew how much I had wanted one, she let me keep it. NGL, for the price I got the deck for, I don’t mind having the LCD version. Love my deck!!

the 0:51 part just hilarious haha

Saving up to buy a used one...fingers crossed!

Dude… wtf… how can you have just 3 videos out???? You are absolutely amazing…

I got the ally for 400 used , perfect condition and its amazing, exp game streaming is amazing.... but today for 300 im getting my first steam deck, im excited

Currently saving up money for a 64GB, from a scalper too (I'm from Brazil, there's no other option). Can't wait till I get to December, that's probably when I'll have the money making $2 an hour 😂😅

Thanks for reply. Probably will get rog ally. Same price here as steam. I think easier with launchers. I know people complain about battery life but I usually keep mine plugged in or use potable battery charger.

I have 64GB one, put a 1TB ssd, some 512GB sd cards, screen protector, and case... doing more than fine as if. Sure, there's no discussion that the OLED has many upgrades compared to the LCD, but none is major and don't really change the way you use it. Don't let FOMO get you.

Personally, I utilize the SD in a handheld state when either the games are 360-era games, locked at ~7 Watts, or pre-2013 games. More modern games I play docked with the occasional 90ish minute stretches when I'm hanging out with my wife and kids elsewhere in the house. This gives me the flexibility to keep up with what I feel is relevant while spending what little time I have multitasking and spending time with my family. If it was a tad smaller and lighter, akin to the Nintendo Switch with the same current specs, this would be my Ideal handheld. I find myself continuously drawn to the switch though, because of the ease of use, and great battery life. Honestly, I wouldn't be averse to a "Steam Deck Lite" I've got other handhelds, but they are primarily advertised as emulation handhelds. I would be tickled pink if Valve announced a budget-friendly version of the deck and created a "lite-verified" section in the store.

The biggest draw for me is the being able to pick up/put down a game at any time. I have been making my way through my steam backlog since getting one, stuff that I never had to energy to play after working at my desktop. I might get a OLED at some point but the LCD is just fine for now.

Was wondering which one should I buy and settled down with LCD since I only played it when I visit my grandparents, other than that I'm always on my PC so battery life doesn't really bother me, could've just get a power bank or something. Not to mention, OLED price difference in my country cost wayyyyyy lot more than it was listed in US due to taxes or whatnot, so I might as well use the money to upgrade my PC instead.

I’m really considering picking up a second hand steam deck, mainly for docked play on my tv so i can play all the steam indie titles and older pc games i can’t access on my PS5, does this sound like a good enough reason to grab one? i won’t be playing demanding games but god i miss out on so many pc games and i’m not a pc-play-at-a-desk kinda guy so i would ideally just play on the lounge… also fantastic video!

OLED Steam deck is phenomenal but if you only want to spend 300-350 OG Steam Deck works just fine. I got the OG from one of the first few waves of the preorders and used it nearly every day then bought the limited edition OLED simply because i loved it so much i wanted to see what the best version of it could be and I think it will be my favorite device for a very long time.

Thank you! Most reviewers only have the OLED in mind. Heck, they be reviewing the LCD version, saying good things about it and how I should get it in 2023 but at the end of their video, they're like "Get an OLED". I know the OLED is the "best choice" but its too darn expensive! Since we only have 1 reseller, the price is crazy high! The 1TB variant I think was around 1K while the ROG Ally is at 999$ Used LCD version is around 600~700 (in local currency ofc)

I love my SD Oled. That's so amazing

Refreshing to see a tech reviewer with a clear head on his shoulders! Just because the OLED exists doesn't mean the LCD isn't still amazing and should no longer be recommended. When you can find one used or refurbished under $300 it's an absolute steal.

Just got one with everything and extra memory for 250 I love Florida trailer parks!

What about the fan on the LCD model? Isn't it noisy? Or is it only for more demanding games and not if you play indies/retro games?

I got the 256gb lcd before it became the base model. Still worth it. Oled is good but I'm not upgrading until the deck 2 comes out.

Seeing it’s more similar to a ps4 than it is to a ps5, do you recommend it as a primary consoles or secondary to a ps5? I have my ps5 as my primary and Xbox series s as a secondary but hardly touch my Xbox. I mainly play Halo for my multiplayer game

Great video! Do you see yourself sticking to consoles (Xbox) for your triple A games or potentially moving over to pc? I’m in this weird position where I have a beefy pc, steam deck oled, laptop and ps5 and seem to prefer using my ps5 the most for game, especially triple A ones

Ah Burst Limit, best PS3 DBZ Game hands down, I was actually playing it on my steam deck the other day.

I have the 512gb LCD steam deck. I paid $520 for it. Honestly the steam deck concept is real next gen it’s a product so well developed that it marked a new age in pc portable gaming. It’s by far the coolest tech gear I own. The way I can easily stream from my Xbox or PC with zero delay it’s just mind blowing. The amount of games you can play on it the ergonomics the battery life the smell coming from the vent… the case the track pads the user interface…, everything is just smoothly developed the steam deck is a solid gaming icon. This is not for casuals, casuals go buy a switch.

The biggest problem that I'm running into is that 16gb is not enough for desktop use after awhile. Once you fill the ram it runs like a potato as it shuffles data back and forth from ram and the nvme. Here's hoping that the next one will use the CAMM memory or better yet and much easier to do would be to offer a higher capacity memory option. I will also add that I spend far more time programming on my deck than playing games these days.