Instead of the base models 32GB eMMC flash memory, however, the OLED will feature 64GB.

Nintendo’s latest variant features an Nvidia Tegra X1 processor, an Nvidia Maxwell-based GPU and 4 GB RAM, just like the base model. The Switch wasn’t the most powerful system when it debuted in 2017, and the Switch OLED hasn’t changed much of the hardware. One area where the Steam Deck has a definite advantage is in terms of hardware. Steam Deck vs Nintendo Switch OLED: Specs and power While we won’t know for sure until we get our hands on both devices, it seems like the Switch OLED will be much more comfortable to hold for long periods of time. Compare and contrast to the Steam Deck, which measures 11.7 x 4.6 x 1.9 inches and weighs 23.6 ounces. There’s always the possibility of Joy-Con drift, too, but we’ll have to wait and see whether Nintendo has ironed out this problem once and for all.įrom size and weight perspectives, the Switch OLED has a definite advantage, measuring 9.5 x 4.0 x 0.6 inches and weighing 14.9 ounces.

The Switch OLED uses the same Joy-Cons as the current Switch model, which means you’ll have to deal with the separated directional buttons and the somewhat superfluous Capture button. In-game chat should be easy, but video chats may be a little more difficult.

The Steam Deck also features a built-in mic – although oddly, there doesn’t seem to be a camera. What’s different is that the Steam Deck also features a trackpad on either side, presumably for PC games and applications that require a mouse input. Both have directional buttons and an analog stick on the left, as well as another analog stick and face buttons on the right. The Switch’s OLED screen caps out at 720p while the Steam Deck’s LCD screen supports a slightly higher 1280 x 800 resolution.

On the other hand, the Steam Deck has more accommodations for PC gaming, while the Switch OLED keeps things simpler.īoth devices are rectangular consoles with 7-inch touchscreens at their centers. On the one hand, the Steam Deck and the Switch OLED look similar, as they’re both handheld consoles, optimized to run modern games. Nintendo Switch OLED (Image credit: Nintendo )

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