Valve's Steam Decks allow players to enjoy smooth gaming experiences on the go. It's great for PC games whether you want to play the latest titles, such as Starfield, or older games like Stardew Valley.
Now that Black Friday is fast approaching, Steam players are wondering where to purchase a Steam Deck for the lowest price. Gamers can find comparisons between different Steam Deck models and the best places to buy them in this article.
Compare Steam Decks
Players should know the differences between all Steam Deck models before buying a device. The LCD models are getting price drops since the OLED versions are coming out on Nov. 16 at 12:00 p.m. CST. The new OLED model will have a larger screen, longer battery life, faster download times, and more. Use this time zone converter to see when the new handhelds will come out in your region.
The prices and specs below are from the official Steam Deck website. Compare all Steam Decks to figure out which one suits your needs.
Steam Deck LCD (64 GB) - $349.00
64GB eMMC SSD
1280 x 800 optically bonded LCD display
7" Diagonal display size
7nm APU
Wi-Fi 5
40Whr battery; 2-8 hours of gameplay (content-dependent)
45W Power supply with 1.5m cable
Carrying case
Steam Deck LCD (256 GB) - $399.00
256GB NVMe SSD
1280 x 800 optically bonded LCD display
7" Diagonal display size
7 nm APU
Wi-Fi 5
40Whr battery; 2-8 hours of gameplay (content-dependent)
45W Power supply with 1.5m cable
Carrying case
Steam profile bundle
Steam Deck LCD (512 GB) - $449.00
512GB NVMe SSD
1280 x 800 optically bonded LCD display with premium anti-glare etched glass
7" Diagonal display size
7nm APU
Wi-Fi 5
40Whr battery; 2-8 hours of gameplay (content-dependent)
45W Power supply with 1.5m cable
Carrying case
Steam profile bundle
Steam Deck OLED (512 GB) - $549.00
512GB NVMe SSD
1280 x 800 HDR OLED display
7.4" Diagonal display size
6 nm APU
Wi-Fi 6E
50Whr battery; 3-12 hours of gameplay (content-dependent)
45W Power supply with 2.5m cable
Carrying case
Steam profile bundle
Steam Deck OLED (1TB) - $649.00
1TB NVMe SSD
1280 x 800 HDR OLED display with premium anti-glare etched glass
7.4" Diagonal display size
6 nm APU
Wi-Fi 6E
50Whr battery; 3-12 hours of gameplay (content-dependent)
45W Power supply with 2.5m cable
Carrying case with removable liner
Steam profile bundle
Exclusive startup movie
Exclusive virtual keyboard theme
There's also a Limited Edition Steam Deck OLED that comes in smoky gray with red accents. It's $679 and has the same specs as the 1TB OLED model.
Where to Buy a Steam Deck on Black Friday 2023
We've searched many retailers to see if they offer lower prices for new Steam Decks, but we haven't found one cheaper than what Valve is offering. The official store has the best prices for new models right now.
You can opt for a refurbished Steam Deck from GameStop if you're tight on money. The retailer sells the 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB versions for $278.99, $319.99, and $359.99, respectively. Ordering online and picking up the item will save buyers even more money.
Each refurbished Steam Deck from GameStop comes with a carrying case and an AC adapter. The standard manufacturer’s warranty doesn't apply to any GameStop refurbished products, but Limited Protection Plans are available for purchase.
As of writing, the Steam Deck OLED hasn't been released yet. Buyers may have to wait for markdowns on the newest handheld.
This article was originally published on dbltap as Where to Buy a Steam Deck on Black Friday 2023.