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A bit disappointing that you cannot purchase just the new OLED screen and replace it in the LCD model, considering the dimensions are the same. I wonder what t

by syarb 3y ago

A bit disappointing that you cannot purchase just the new OLED screen and replace it in the LCD model, considering the dimensions are the same. I wonder what the true limiting factor for this is? I'd love to upgrade, but ~$500 feels like a little too much for the usage I currently get out of my Deck.

kimbernator 3y ago
Selling the unit as a whole almost certainly is a loss for them, but they make money by having people buying games from them. Selling parts like that would be unlikely to have a similar effect, so they might not be able to sell it at a price point that makes sense.
- glimshe 3y ago
  $549 is probably a break even price. It's a great value nonetheless, but kind of too high to be at a loss.
rlex 3y ago
deckhd [1] creators (third-party 1200p screen for deck) said it's not possible, as it will require modifying main board (something about voltage regulation, if i recall correctly) [1] https://deckhd.com/ https://deckhd.com/
thrdbndndn 3y ago
The dimension of the screens are not the same, though.
- chandler5555 3y ago
  that difference is likely because of the smaller bezel rather than the display piece itself. they have said the screen protectors and other accessories will still work but regardless it looks like they use a different connector so it wont be possible https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/823177/Can+I+just+buy+the+OLED+screen+standalone+to+replace+the+LCD+screen https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/823177/Can+I+just+buy+th...
wvenable 3y ago
The screen is thinner and the battery is larger -- it's also, as others have said, a larger screen. The bezels are smaller.
freedomben 3y ago
I don't think the dimensions are the same. Resolution is, but LCD screen size says 7", OLED says 7.4"
- deadbunny 3y ago
  They are the same, the LCD/old version just has massive bezels around the screen so they've just decreased them a little.
kimixa 3y ago
Also with the MMC option gone (so the PCB area can be reclaimed), thicker fans and cooling solution, different internal size battery and screen, I wonder if the entire mainboard has been redesigned.
- ThatMedicIsASpy 3y ago
  eMMC just slots into the m2 slot. There is no area to be reclaimed
opan 3y ago
With a lot of changes that probably can't be retrofit into a launch Deck, I see this as trying to attract new customers instead of old ones. Probably worth waiting on the next release with an actual spec bump in a few more years.

by syarb 3y ago

kimbernator 3y ago

Selling the unit as a whole almost certainly is a loss for them, but they make money by having people buying games from them. Selling parts like that would be unlikely to have a similar effect, so they might not be able to sell it at a price point that makes sense.

glimshe 3y ago
$549 is probably a break even price. It's a great value nonetheless, but kind of too high to be at a loss.

rlex 3y ago

deckhd [1] creators (third-party 1200p screen for deck) said it's not possible, as it will require modifying main board (something about voltage regulation, if i recall correctly) [1] https://deckhd.com/ https://deckhd.com/

thrdbndndn 3y ago

The dimension of the screens are not the same, though.

chandler5555 3y ago
that difference is likely because of the smaller bezel rather than the display piece itself. they have said the screen protectors and other accessories will still work but regardless it looks like they use a different connector so it wont be possible https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/823177/Can+I+just+buy+the+OLED+screen+standalone+to+replace+the+LCD+screen https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/823177/Can+I+just+buy+th...

wvenable 3y ago

The screen is thinner and the battery is larger -- it's also, as others have said, a larger screen. The bezels are smaller.

freedomben 3y ago

I don't think the dimensions are the same. Resolution is, but LCD screen size says 7", OLED says 7.4"

deadbunny 3y ago
They are the same, the LCD/old version just has massive bezels around the screen so they've just decreased them a little.

kimixa 3y ago

Also with the MMC option gone (so the PCB area can be reclaimed), thicker fans and cooling solution, different internal size battery and screen, I wonder if the entire mainboard has been redesigned.

ThatMedicIsASpy 3y ago
eMMC just slots into the m2 slot. There is no area to be reclaimed

opan 3y ago

With a lot of changes that probably can't be retrofit into a launch Deck, I see this as trying to attract new customers instead of old ones. Probably worth waiting on the next release with an actual spec bump in a few more years.