Support us on Patreon to keep GamingOnLinux alive. This ensures all of our main content remains free for everyone. Just good, fresh content! Alternatively, you can donate through PayPal. You can also buy games using our partner links for GOG and Humble Store.
We do often include affiliate links to earn us some pennies. See more here.

While all variants of the Steam Deck will come with their own case, the top-end 512GB model will include a slightly different design and Valve has now shown it off. It's not overly exciting and the tweaks to it are pretty minimal but still looks pretty stylish.

Valve say that the casing is functionally identical it's just a cosmetic difference with the Steam Deck logo being a different colour, the zipper pulls are different, the fabric inside is different and the addition of a microfiber cleaning cloth plus a a separate drawstring pouch for the power cord.

Click pictures to enlarge:

What do you think?

Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
23 Likes
About the author -
author picture
I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly came back to check on the progress of Linux until Ubuntu appeared on the scene and it helped me to really love it. You can reach me easily by emailing GamingOnLinux directly.
See more from me
The comments on this article are closed.
10 comments

Solitary Dec 13, 2021
I like it. I don't know what people expected, they didn't promise anything else than just slightly different case. The plastic logo being embedded instead of just "ironed" on is a nice touch. The interesting thing is the bottom of the case though, with the strap and what looks like indentation where you probably can fit and carry the charger. Might be first time we saw the bottom of the case.
pb Dec 13, 2021
Looks good enough, but I'm more excited about the contents anyway.
CatKiller Dec 13, 2021
View PC info
  • Supporter Plus
Quotethe addition of a microfiber cleaning cloth
I strongly suspect that the top model needs that cloth. Certainly other similar etched glass needs a specific type of cloth to avoid polishing away those expensive grooves.
dpanter Dec 13, 2021
Will be interesting to see what kind of 3D printed cases can be made. :)
CatKiller Dec 13, 2021
View PC info
  • Supporter Plus
The drawstring bag is exactly the same as the one that came with my Anker battery. I wouldn't be surprised if Valve have hit up Anker to provide the power cables.
jrt Dec 13, 2021
Looks good, but I can't wait for the exclusive virtual keyboard design!11!
M@GOid Dec 13, 2021
Quoting: CatKillerI wouldn't be surprised if Valve have hit up Anker to provide the power cables.

Which would be a good thing. The ones I bought from them, were the only ones to survive under my mother and sister usage.
Pendragon Dec 13, 2021
Nice.
CatKiller Dec 13, 2021
View PC info
  • Supporter Plus
Quoting: M@GOidWhich would be a good thing. The ones I bought from them, were the only ones to survive under my mother and sister usage.
Yeah, we've got a couple of Anker external batteries here, and they're solid bits of kit.

Quoting: GuestThose bags are pretty ubiquitous, so it's not surprising to see Valve using them.
It's the same. Same material, same closing toggle, same label. They could just be using Anker's upstream bag manufacturer and getting someone else to make the power deelie, but why bother?
Philadelphus Dec 13, 2021
For some reason that shot on the upper left with the case closed makes it look way longer and skinnier. Must just be the perspective, I've seen the shots of it in people's hands so I know roughly how it looks, but...huh.
While you're here, please consider supporting GamingOnLinux on:

Reward Tiers: Patreon. Plain Donations: PayPal.

This ensures all of our main content remains totally free for everyone! Patreon supporters can also remove all adverts and sponsors! Supporting us helps bring good, fresh content. Without your continued support, we simply could not continue!

You can find even more ways to support us on this dedicated page any time. If you already are, thank you!
The comments on this article are closed.