The Steam Deck OLED, the best version of Valve's gaming handheld with extra battery life, a slight boost in performance, and a stunning display, can now be purchased refurbished for $110 less than it costs new.
The valve has just started. sale of certified refurbished Steam Deck OLED models from $439 in US, UK, Canada and EU. This lets you buy the 512GB model with a glossy screen, while the 1TB anti-glare model can be had for $519, less than the $549 you'd pay to get even the 512GB model new. (The 1TB model normally costs $649.)
As my colleague Jay Peters just told me on Verge Slack, “$439 is a bargain for OLED.” Valve currently does not have refurbished LCD models in stock, although they can cost as little as $279.
Like refurbished versions of Valve's original LCD model, which has a slightly smaller and slower screen, Valve says it gives each unit “a thorough examination involving more than 100 tests at one of Valve's facilities.” “, including a battery health check, and Valve says it will “Meet or even exceed the performance standards” of the new units. Each comes with a carrying case, a refurbished power supply, and a one-year warranty, but may have “minor cosmetic imperfections.”
Valve introduced the Steam Deck OLED in November 2023, and a year later, it's still one of the best ways to play PC games on the go. No other handheld has surpassed its ease of use, although the Asus ROG Ally x finally met or surpassed it in battery life while offering better performance.
