Probably my biggest let down, not gonna lie…
It’s missing that rich, textured factory smell of the original. Instead the smell is sweeter, cheaper, and does not have me coming back for more.
Don’t order an OLED if this is a deal breaker for you. You’ve been warned.
Yeah they had to cut costs on the smell this time, since the oled is not as cheap as the lcd version.
Heck, I’m trying to find out what the deal is with the OG deck. My vents have no odor.
Cancelling my order rn
It was the same when I got a replacement for my LCD in april
its true its like a diet version of the og smell
different fan I believe lol
I really don’t think the fan has anything to do with it. It’s probably the thermal paste, thermal pads, some adhesive, or some kind of mold-release.
It smells similar to a brand new valve index
True
day 1 OG Deck vent smell was magical, i don’t think i’ll ever forget it
My original steam deck from I think June of last year still has a bit of the smell left. That or I’ve trained my brain to associate the smell with the decks vents
Guys, you’re not appreciating that Valve made this adjustment to help us wean off of our vent addictions. We should be thanking them.
I love that valve is being responsible but buying a new OLED every few weeks is gonna get expensive. Anyone had any results with heroin instead ?
I’m not addicted, I can stop any time I want! I just don’t want to.
Hot take: I actually like the new vent smell more.
Imo mine smells better, more strong and industrial. Even the charger smells like chemicals a little
I almost returned it after giving it a smell. :C
Huge letdown.
Which one did u get? I can confirm there’s a difference in smell between the 512 oled and le.
Smells exactly like the Index.
Mine does get fucked
You are correct. The smell is not the same. It is attractive in its own right but it is not the same.