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The Steam Deck, a powerful handheld game device from Valve, is currently reduced, delivering incredible savings. This makes it the ideal chance to have one at last and enjoy gaming on the road.
When the Steam Deck was first released in February 2022, it became well-known for its capacity to play a large selection of Verified games, which let users take their favorite titles with them wherever they went. Although the most recent OLED devices—which were introduced in November 2023—offer even more remarkable features and a better screen, the Lcd Models are still a fantastic option for gamers on a tight budget.
Right now, the Steam Deck deal is available on Steam through July 11 at 10 AM PDT, which is also the last day of the main Steam Summer Sale, which begins on June 27. Since the deal is limited to the 64GB and 512GB Steam Deck Lcd Models that are being phased out, this is a perfect opportunity to get a reduced Steam Deck.
The reduced 512GB Steam Deck LCD, which is phased out, is actually less expensive than the 256GB LCD variant, which retails for $399 and isn't phased out. Given that it is far less expensive than its OLED cousin, which costs $549.00, the 512GB LCD is a wonderful deal.
Both of the original Steam Deck LCD versions have great merits and are worthwhile checking out during the sale, even if the Steam Deck OLED is unquestionably an improvement. The 64GB variant is okay for indies, but its storage is terribly limited and won't hold many AAA titles.
Many buyers of this model reasoned that it would still be less expensive to purchase the entry-level handheld and upgrade the storage with an SSD later on than to purchase a model with more storage built in, especially since there are many tutorials online that explain how to personalize Valve's handheld to best fit one's needs.
Whether or if gamers believe the new capabilities in the OLED are worth the extra money will determine how much value the 512GB model has. In addition, the 512GB LCD variant has an etched glass screen with high anti-glare properties, something that the 1TB OLED model is not allowed to have. For gamers with varying storage requirements, both models offer a versatile solution with the option to extend storage using an SD card or update capacity at a later time.
A variety of options are available for the Steam Deck models to accommodate varying budgets and tastes. Below is a comparison of the Steam Deck models, with the lowered prices highlighted in bold:
LCD 64GB
256GB of LCD
512 GB of LCD
512GB OLED
1 TB OLED
Cost
$296.65 (regularly $349, but on sale)
$399
$381.65 (regularly $449, but on sale)
$549.00
$649.00
Keepsake
eMMC SSD with 64GB capacity
256GB NVMe SSD
512GB NVMe SSD
512GB NVMe SSD
NVMe SSD 1TB
Display
7-inch diagonal display size with a 1280 x 800 LCD display Refresh rate of up to 60 Hz
1280 × 800 LCD display with optical bonding 7" display size diagonally Refresh rate of up to 60 Hz
1280 x 800 LCD screen with a high-quality etched glass anti-glare coating 7" display size diagonally Refresh rate of up to 60 Hz
Display: 1280 x 800 HDR OLED 7.4" in diagonal orientation of the display Refresh rate of up to 90 Hz
1280 x 800 HDR OLED screen with a high-quality etched glass anti-glare coating 7.4" in diagonal orientation of the display Refresh rate of up to 90 Hz
APU
7 nm APU
7 nm APU
7 nm APU
APU at 6 nm
APU at 6 nm
WiFi
5 Wi-Fi
5 Wi-Fi
5 Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Rechargeable
40-watt battery life; 2–8 hours of playtime, depending on the content
40-watt battery life; 2–8 hours of playtime, depending on the content
40-watt battery life; 2–8 hours of playtime, depending on the content
50Whr battery life; 3–12 hours of playtime, depending on the content
50Whr battery life; 3–12 hours of playtime, depending on the content
Energy Source
1.5-meter wire and 45-watt power supply
1.5-meter wire and 45-watt power supply
1.5-meter wire and 45-watt power supply
45W power source with a 2.5-meter cord
45W power source with a 2.5-meter cord
Bonuses
Keeping the case open
Keeping the case open Steam profile bundle
Keeping the case open Steam profile bundle
Keeping the case open Steam profile bundle
Carrying case with removable liner Steam profile bundle Exclusive startup movie Exclusive virtual keyboard theme
Although there are admittedly more powerful Gaming Handhelds on the market, the Steam Deck remains popular due to its cheaper price and the convenience of its integration with Steam, which is still the most popular game launcher on PC to date, granting players easy access to their established libraries.
With the current sale ending at the same time as the main Steam Summer Sale, it's unlikely that the other models will be discounted as well, so those who want a cheaper Steam Deck should certainly look at the versions currently on offer. Don't miss out on these fantastic deals and experience the power of PC gaming in your hands.