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Is The Steam Deck OLED Worth The Upgrade In 2026?
['Faith Leroux']
BGR - Industry-Leading Insights In Tech And Entertainment
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.