The Ultimate Emulation Handheld - Steam Deck OLED Emulation Review

The Steam Deck OLED provides the ultimate emulation experience. In this video, we take an in-depth look at the emulation performance of the Steam Deck OLED. We examine the audio changes, compare the power consumption of the LCD Deck with the OLED Deck, and review battery life for emulation.

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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro / Overview
01:49 - LCD vs. OLED Visuals & Power Consumption
05:52 - LCD vs. OLED Audio Tests
08:59 - EMUDeck Install & Save Migration
12:40 - GB/GBC/GBA/GG/
14:24 - DS/PSP/3DS
15:27 - NES/PCE/SNES/Genesis/32x
17:33 - Saturn/DC/PS1/N64
20:17 - GC/Wii/PS2/Xbox
23:47 - Wii U / PS3
24:54 - Things to be aware of
26:58 - Battery Life Breakdown
29:05 - OLED Emulation Impressions

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[TakiUdon]

I hope this video helps if you are thinking about buying this for emulation 🎮


Corrections
21:20 - Mario Kart Wii (thanks to @gavpool8196 )

[dan]

Never get tired of seeing retro games on an OLED.

[DrPeppa]

Been thinking about getting me a Steam Deck most of this year. I eventually decided I would pick up a discounted one during the Winter sale most likely. But they announced the new OLED model out of nowhere, so I caved and bought myself one this morning as soon as orders started being accepted 😂

[pacmaneatyou]

For save files between my PC and steamdeck, I use syncthing. Kinda annoying to set up, but after that you can save on the PC. Sync and pick up your steam deck and keep progressing the same save. This works for any folder structure that is shared between the deck and the PC like save games on emu deck, the roms folder or even game directories for nodded games where you can mod games on the PC and sync it to the steam deck to carry your mods over automatically.

[eternalbeing]

Finally someone covered the emulation on the oled model. Been waiting for a video on it because that is what i use a deck for.

[KrazyShark]

I commend you for the quality of all your vids, they're so in-depth and entertaining to watch, the 30 mins just flew by. The Steam Deck OLED is super exciting, not sure I'll jump on the train just yet but man what a huge upgrade to the battery.

[rodmanbrutus]

Somebody pay this man, this is hands down, the most indepth handheld emulation hardware review!

[cogspace]

Love this detailed breakdown and even more excited to receive my OLED Deck in the mail after watching this. Thanks for all the work it must have taken to put this together!

[JoeBleeps]

What an absolute game changer. The rear motherboard is the last piece of the modding evolution puzzle. And it's been done so well here. Great video as always!

[dismissd]

This is the perfect comprehensive video I wanted to see. Excellent content!

[expander]

Battery tests are amazing - Thanks for taking the time.

[NuclearNova_]

Awesome job on the video! Thanks for all the information, I’m excited to play some retro games on this once mine comes in

[BikersandBags]

This is a great video, thank you. I just ordered my first Steam Deck and am very excited!

[DhinCardoso]

Outstanding job! Such detailed comparison and info. You rock!

[AnthonyMiele]

Please keep putting the link to the yellow cable you use!

Edit: HE DID IT YIPPEEE

[Angel-jvzv]

U got a new sub. Awesome content for the ones still hesitant and worried about battery life.

[zhon]

Wow! that wattage usage is very impressive. the speakers on the LCD are loud but the OLED has higher quality bass and sound in general. A big complaint of the original deck was the popping sounds of the speakers

[schmecklin]

These battery life changes are a game changer for me. That was the biggest thing that ruined the original steam deck. The battery was just a bit too short

[kcdelatorre]

Great vid man, subscribed! I have the LCD SD but just ordered the OLED SD as well. I have a arcade cabinet I built around the steam deck so the OD deck will stay with it.

[TiLuch]

gotta love my taki doing retro test on the new steam deck.