Valve has decided to go big with large discounts on its popular portable Steam Deck gaming handheld at the Steam Autumn Sale.However, the 512 GB Steam Deck LCD model receives the biggest discount, slashed down to just $336.75 from its original pricing-a pretty significant $112 off. However, there is a catch to this price cut: Valve has discontinued the 512GB LCD model, meaning supplies are limited, and it may sell out before the sale ends on December 4th at 1 PM ET.
That means the $64GB version, which also saw a price cut in the sale, has completely sold out, and Valve’s 512GB version will likely be your last call to get a reasonably-priced ticket into its handheld universe.
A Blast from the Past: The Steam Deck
First released in 2022, the Steam Deck wasted no time carving its niche as one of the more versatile ways to take in PC gaming on the go. In the last two years, it has seen increased competition from devices such as the Asus ROG Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go, which come with more advanced features and greater performance. In an attempt to keep up with such competition, Valve has resorted to strategic pricing, making whatever it has in stock of its previous models more attractive to low-budget gamers.
This clearance strategy ensures that the Steam Deck remains a viable option for gamers despite the emergence of more powerful alternatives. It also reflects Valve’s efforts to make room for newer hardware, such as the recently introduced Steam Deck OLED, which boasts improved visuals and enhanced display technology.
LCD vs. OLED: Weighing Your Options
The discounted 512GB Steam Deck LCD may not have the same pop as its OLED sibling, but it still provides good value for the money. When it originally launched for $449, the LCD model struck a good balance between storage capacity and price, particularly for those gamers who don’t prioritize graphics quality above all else.
While the OLED is rather pretty, it costs $549 at the same storage capacity. Neither of these Steam Decks is any more capable or less capable than the others in terms of performance; both will launch and run demanding AAA titles such as Baldur’s Gate 3 and Elden Ring. These games take huge swathes of storage given their expansive worlds and glorious graphics, so if gaming performance and practicality are concerned, the 512GB version is a perfect suit.
Final Opportunity on a Deal
With LCD models for the Steam Deck now phasing out, this discount proves an excellent time to get into handheld game consumption on a somewhat tighter budget. The Steam Autumn Sale also includes deals for many hot titles, through which buyers can couple their system with a solid library of games.
Priced attractively, with solid performance and the capability to run quite a wide range of PC games, the 512GB Steam Deck LCD is still an excellent choice – at least until it’s out of stock. Gamers interested in this deal will want to move fast before the last units disappear for good.
The sale runs until December 4th, but don’t wait too long — this might be your last chance to snag a Steam Deck LCD at a bargain price.
Source: Steam