With Sony eventually dropping disc support and Valve's steep price to get into couch PC gaming with the Steam Machine, people want to know what to do next for a hardware upgrade. The million-dollar question becomes, just what's worth investing in if you're a console, handheld, or a casual PC fan? As it stands, considering a potential digital-only future, people might clamor to get into PC gaming for the flexibility of digital storefronts. Still, while PC gaming has its upsides, people might not love sitting at a desk 24/7, especially if their day job involves being in an office or in front of a computer. But the reality is that if you already own the Steam Deck LCD, it is not worth upgrading to the Steam Deck OLED — the 2026 price hike is a noticeable jump, and this has happened across all major PC handhelds.