After it was leaked a bit too early, Valve have now confirmed and put up all three Steam Deck models to buy refurbished direct from the Steam store. On the official main Steam Deck website, if you scroll down a bit there's a new link leading to the Valve Certified Refurbished Steam Deck page where you can order one.
The confirmed pricing is:
- Steam Deck 64 GB - Certified Refurbished: $319 / £279
- Steam Deck 256 GB - Certified Refurbished: $419 / £369
- Steam Deck 512 GB - Certified Refurbished: $519 / £459
As noted by Valve, "Each Certified Refurbished Steam Deck has been thoroughly tested to the same high standards as our retail units. Every device goes through a complete factory reset, software update, and an extensive examination involving over 100 tests at one of Valve's facilities. 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."
They all include the same full one year warranty as a brand new Steam Deck, a refurbished power supply and carrying case. In the FAQ at the bottom Valve also notes that stock levels will come and go over time, as they are selected from customer returns that "pass rigorous criteria".
Additionally, GameStop announced they will also be selling refurbished Steam Decks, which are entirely separate to what Valve are doing available for GameStop Pro members only.
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Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
ElectricPrism Aug 9, 2023
$319 for a Steam Deck is a total steal.
We need to get these things into EVERYONE's hands.
TheRiddick Aug 9, 2023
Quoting: GroganQuoting: Liam DaweThis is perfectly normal for quite literally any hardware. There’s really nothing to look deeper into.
I suppose so. It's the time frame that made me say that though, it doesn't seem that long ago that you'd be a lucky winner to be able to even get a Steam Deck.
The refurbs are also from cancelled or returned items that may not have even been opened up.
Not uncommon. I would be interesting to know the exact amount of refurbs available.
Oh btw still not sold in AU/NZ directly, you gotta buy through 3rd party which ads like $100 to the pricetag (no joke)
Last edited by TheRiddick on 9 August 2023 at 4:48 am UTC
Quoting: GroganHmmm... that doesn't bode well that there are quantities of "refurbished" Steam Decks already.
1) People not happy and returning them
2) Returns of defective units, repaired.
Do you know how large those "quantities" even are?
https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/239192925/pinguin-bites-the-apple-macbook-sticker
edit: Amazon link got removed
Last edited by Corben on 10 August 2023 at 8:50 am UTC
mZSq7Fq3qs Aug 9, 2023
Quoting: Linux_RocksAfter thinking about it, the price is a bit steep for refurbs. If they were even $20 USD cheaper it'd make it a better looking deal."Two ninety-nine."
Nateman1000 Aug 9, 2023
Quoting: ElectricPrismRegarding Switch, Steam Deck is incredibly versatile as it's a PC.agreed. They’re a major gateway drug for the Linux high.
$319 for a Steam Deck is a total steal.
We need to get these things into EVERYONE's hands.
Linux_Rocks Aug 9, 2023
Quoting: CatKillerAs a major Sega Saturn fan that hurts a little. The Saturn is my favorite system that gen. PSX second, and N64 third. lolQuoting: Linux_RocksAfter thinking about it, the price is a bit steep for refurbs. If they were even $20 USD cheaper it'd make it a better looking deal."Two ninety-nine."
Last edited by Linux_Rocks on 9 August 2023 at 6:10 pm UTC
Quoting: kuhpunktDo you know how large those "quantities" even are?
Large enough for an announcement and a dedicated web page to sell them?
Quoting: GroganQuoting: kuhpunktDo you know how large those "quantities" even are?
Large enough for an announcement and a dedicated web page to sell them?
Which might just be a few hundred or thousand. What else are you gonna do with them? Throw them away?
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