It had been rumoured that Valve’s popular Steam Deck handheld, was going to be sold in a refurbished form. That rumoured actually turned out to be true, with Valve refurbished Steam Decks now available at a discount whilst stocks last.
Confirming the news on X (formerly known as Twitter), Valva notes that Decks: “are fully tested at Valve facilities and come with the same 1-year warranty as a new Deck.” Adding that: “Supplies are limited and expect these to come in and out of stock as available.” So like most refurbished tech, you have to be quick if you want a bargain.
Discounted Steam Decks
Steam Deck comes in three models, 64GB, 256GB and 512GB. The 256GB edition retails for £459.00 GBP and has never been discounted. Now, you can pick up a refurbished model for £369.00 ($419 USD), saving almost £100 in the process. That’s around a 20% discount. The 64GB refurbished model is £279 ($319) while the 512GB model is £459 ($519).
“Every device goes through a complete factory reset, software update, and an extensive examination involving over 100 tests at one of Valve’s facilities,” the company adds. “Among the tests are all controller inputs, the audio system, the screen, and internals. Battery health is also assessed to ensure proper functionality and longevity.
“All refurbished units meet or even exceed the performance standards of new retail units. Although they may have minor cosmetic blemishes, they provide a reliable, high-quality gaming experience at a lower cost.”
Furthermore, US customers can now head down to GameStop to pick up Steam Deck refurbs in select stores. However, “refurbished at GameStop facilities and will come with their own warranty,” Valve notes. They’re also only available to those with GameStop Pro memberships.
Have you been waiting for the handheld to drop in price? Will you be picking up Valve refurbished Steam Decks instead? Let us know in the comments below.
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