From the linked patch notes:

  • Reduced polling rate while the Steam Frame Limiter is active to save additional power. This can save up to 6% on battery life when running at 30fps in a low-power game like HL2
  • orize@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    8 days ago

    This is even better, because they dont have to make a new one. Which would cause a mass exodus because every person that already have one will want to buy a new one.

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      8 days ago

      From a business standpoint, wouldn’t that be better for valve? Wouldn’t they make more money?

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        8 days ago

        yes, in the short term. but improving a new console instead of the old one would be worse for us.

        so no.