Joining the Steam 20 year celebration, the Steam Deck and Docking Station are now discounted across all three models when buying brand new from Valve.
This is only the third time they've ever been on sale, and stock tends to run out quite quickly whenever there's a discount so if you've been sitting on the fence now would be a good time to pick one up. It's an incredibly versatile Linux machine and my favourite gaming device.
- 64GB - 10% off (£314.10 / $359)
- 256GB - 15% off (£390.15 / $450)
- 512GB - 20% off (£455.20 / $519)
With the Docking Station also 20% off at £63.20 / $71.20.
A good time for another reason, as last month Deck Verified hit over 11,000 titles playable. That's only what Valve has directly tested though, plenty more will run just fine. From some of the latest AAA games, indie games to classics from many years ago - a lot is possible to run on it. Even some great emulators too with the help of projects like EmuDeck and RetroDECK.
Buy the Steam Deck on Steam and the Dock here. Additionally the Steam Deck is also on sale in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong via Komodo.
The sale lasts until September 21st while stock lasts.
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The Steam Deck is absolutely fantastic hardware. I got mine recently and it's already become my main gaming-PC. I truly put it through its paces for the first time yesterday; I had a free day and I put in a non-stop 9.5 hour session with the newly-released Super Bomberman R 2, and there was never the slightest hint of discomfort, hand-cramp, or eye-strain - that's the mark of a well-designed handheld, right there. 
At this price it's an even better deal!
At this price it's an even better deal!
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Ive seen a lot of new Windows handhelds recently with better specs, but they always fail in certain ways that the steam deck does not.
worse support
worse value
worse ergonomics
worse audio
worse controls
worse software
worse drivers
worse configuration
worse updates
worse battery life
worse Windows
Competition is good, but so far i haven't seen a decent enough handheld that can compete. Not even the ROG ALLY is close even though it does beat the steam deck on screen, performance the rest is not as good.
So id say ignore the Youtube click bait about that latest super duper windows 10" Ryzen Z1 handheld that cost $1000 and just get a steam deck.
Last edited by Lofty on 14 September 2023 at 7:51 pm UTC
worse support
worse value
worse ergonomics
worse audio
worse controls
worse software
worse drivers
worse configuration
worse updates
worse battery life
worse Windows
Competition is good, but so far i haven't seen a decent enough handheld that can compete. Not even the ROG ALLY is close even though it does beat the steam deck on screen, performance the rest is not as good.
So id say ignore the Youtube click bait about that latest super duper windows 10" Ryzen Z1 handheld that cost $1000 and just get a steam deck.
Last edited by Lofty on 14 September 2023 at 7:51 pm UTC
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Mohandevir Sep 14, 2023
Ive seen a lot of new Windows handhelds recently with better specs, but they always fail in certain ways that the steam deck does not.
worse value
worse ergonomics
worse audio
worse controls
worse software
worse drivers
worse configuration
worse updates
worse battery life
worse Windows
Competition is good, but so far i haven't seen a decent enough handheld that can compete. Not even the ROG ALLY is close even though it does beat the steam deck on screen, performance the rest is not as good.
So id say ignore the Youtube click bait about that latest super duper windows 10" Ryzen Z1 handheld that cost $1000 and just get a steam deck.
Usually better when docked. If you want to use a handheld as a handheld (what a weird idea), stick to the Steam Deck, else you'll get worse battery for similar performances. All of that 400$+ more expensive.
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Ive seen a lot of new Windows handhelds recently with better specs, but they always fail in certain ways that the steam deck does not.Funny how effective it is when you plan a whole device as a whole device, with what it's going to be used for in mind.
worse value
worse ergonomics
worse audio
worse controls
worse software
worse drivers
worse configuration
worse updates
worse battery life
worse Windows
Competition is good, but so far i haven't seen a decent enough handheld that can compete. Not even the ROG ALLY is close even though it does beat the steam deck on screen, performance the rest is not as good.
So id say ignore the Youtube click bait about that latest super duper windows 10" Ryzen Z1 handheld that cost $1000 and just get a steam deck.
(and when you dump Windows)
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Ive seen a lot of new Windows handhelds recently with better specs, but they always fail in certain ways that the steam deck does not.Funny how effective it is when you plan a whole device as a whole device, with what it's going to be used for in mind.
worse value
worse ergonomics
worse audio
worse controls
worse software
worse drivers
worse configuration
worse updates
worse battery life
worse Windows
Competition is good, but so far i haven't seen a decent enough handheld that can compete. Not even the ROG ALLY is close even though it does beat the steam deck on screen, performance the rest is not as good.
So id say ignore the Youtube click bait about that latest super duper windows 10" Ryzen Z1 handheld that cost $1000 and just get a steam deck.
(and when you dump Windows)
Yea, you can tell most of the competitors are rushing to market get a slice of the Steam deck pie using 'on paper' better specs to lure people in. Trying for paid reviews, maybe chucking wads (not doom wads) at big channels to pull people into a temporary FOMO hype. But giving no future promise of support, in fact probably most likely dumping the product within 6 months onto the next version with some flaws removed but more different ones added.
If you see a gormless open mouthed Soy face holding the latest Chinese handheld at an awkward angle backed by ludicrously over saturated colors on their thumbnail saying "THIS blows the steam deck away and it TOTALLY Surprised Me WOW! 😲️ " .. avoid that content.
edit* added worse support to my original list
Last edited by Lofty on 14 September 2023 at 7:51 pm UTC
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TheRiddick Sep 14, 2023
YAY, oh wait, still not available to Australians.. we don't deserve them it seems.
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YAY, oh wait, still not available to Australians.. we don't deserve them it seems.
Yea I'm getting sick of waiting (in NZ). Sales like these really rub your nose in it.
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Ive seen a lot of new Windows handhelds recently with better specs, but they always fail in certain ways that the steam deck does not.Funny how effective it is when you plan a whole device as a whole device, with what it's going to be used for in mind.
worse value
worse ergonomics
worse audio
worse controls
worse software
worse drivers
worse configuration
worse updates
worse battery life
worse Windows
Competition is good, but so far i haven't seen a decent enough handheld that can compete. Not even the ROG ALLY is close even though it does beat the steam deck on screen, performance the rest is not as good.
So id say ignore the Youtube click bait about that latest super duper windows 10" Ryzen Z1 handheld that cost $1000 and just get a steam deck.
(and when you dump Windows)
Yea, you can tell most of the competitors are rushing to market get a slice of the Steam deck pie using 'on paper' better specs to lure people in. Trying for paid reviews, maybe chucking wads (not doom wads) at big channels to pull people into a temporary FOMO hype. But giving no future promise of support, in fact probably most likely dumping the product within 6 months onto the next version with some flaws removed but more different ones added.
If you see a gormless open mouthed Soy face holding the latest Chinese handheld at an awkward angle backed by ludicrously over saturated colors on their thumbnail saying "THIS blows the steam deck away and it TOTALLY Surprised Me WOW! 😲️ " .. avoid that content.
edit* added worse support to my original list
People who act like Spongebob's cat
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Ive seen a lot of new Windows handhelds recently with better specs, but they always fail in certain ways that the steam deck does not.Funny how effective it is when you plan a whole device as a whole device, with what it's going to be used for in mind.
worse value
worse ergonomics
worse audio
worse controls
worse software
worse drivers
worse configuration
worse updates
worse battery life
worse Windows
Competition is good, but so far i haven't seen a decent enough handheld that can compete. Not even the ROG ALLY is close even though it does beat the steam deck on screen, performance the rest is not as good.
So id say ignore the Youtube click bait about that latest super duper windows 10" Ryzen Z1 handheld that cost $1000 and just get a steam deck.
(and when you dump Windows)
Yea, you can tell most of the competitors are rushing to market get a slice of the Steam deck pie using 'on paper' better specs to lure people in. Trying for paid reviews, maybe chucking wads (not doom wads) at big channels to pull people into a temporary FOMO hype. But giving no future promise of support, in fact probably most likely dumping the product within 6 months onto the next version with some flaws removed but more different ones added.
If you see a gormless open mouthed Soy face holding the latest Chinese handheld at an awkward angle backed by ludicrously over saturated colors on their thumbnail saying "THIS blows the steam deck away and it TOTALLY Surprised Me WOW! 😲️ " .. avoid that content.
edit* added worse support to my original list
People who act like Spongebob's cat
Spongebob has a cat ?
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wikipaedia>The Steam Deck is a handheld gaming computer developed by Valve and released on February 25, 2022
Liam>This is only the third time they've ever been on sale
Three sales in ~19 months. That's once every six months on average. Sounds pretty regular.
Lofty>Spongebob has a cat ?
AFAIR he has Gary, who may meow, but is a snail.
Liam>This is only the third time they've ever been on sale
Three sales in ~19 months. That's once every six months on average. Sounds pretty regular.
Lofty>Spongebob has a cat ?
AFAIR he has Gary, who may meow, but is a snail.
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Well, a snail that says "meow".Ive seen a lot of new Windows handhelds recently with better specs, but they always fail in certain ways that the steam deck does not.Funny how effective it is when you plan a whole device as a whole device, with what it's going to be used for in mind.
worse value
worse ergonomics
worse audio
worse controls
worse software
worse drivers
worse configuration
worse updates
worse battery life
worse Windows
Competition is good, but so far i haven't seen a decent enough handheld that can compete. Not even the ROG ALLY is close even though it does beat the steam deck on screen, performance the rest is not as good.
So id say ignore the Youtube click bait about that latest super duper windows 10" Ryzen Z1 handheld that cost $1000 and just get a steam deck.
(and when you dump Windows)
Yea, you can tell most of the competitors are rushing to market get a slice of the Steam deck pie using 'on paper' better specs to lure people in. Trying for paid reviews, maybe chucking wads (not doom wads) at big channels to pull people into a temporary FOMO hype. But giving no future promise of support, in fact probably most likely dumping the product within 6 months onto the next version with some flaws removed but more different ones added.
If you see a gormless open mouthed Soy face holding the latest Chinese handheld at an awkward angle backed by ludicrously over saturated colors on their thumbnail saying "THIS blows the steam deck away and it TOTALLY Surprised Me WOW! 😲️ " .. avoid that content.
edit* added worse support to my original list
People who act like Spongebob's cat
Spongebob has a cat ?
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YAY, oh wait, still not available to Australians.. we don't deserve them it seems.i feel your pain, but in Brasil.
the things that pisses me the most is that the rog ally is avaliable here, it wasnt day one as promissed but came here first.
i hope valve can fix it before i get enough money to purchase it.
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Is there any word or indication about when it's coming to new regions? Are they even considering bringing it to Australia? 😓
I remember thinking "as soon as they get through this pre-order queue it'll all open up!".. seems like forever since they've been out of that and still no word.
I remember thinking "as soon as they get through this pre-order queue it'll all open up!".. seems like forever since they've been out of that and still no word.
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Are Valve ever going to address the issues with the official dock? I have to unplug it from the power supply and plug it back in every time to get it to output to my tv. Will this be fixed in SteamOS 3.5?
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Are Valve ever going to address the issues with the official dock? I have to unplug it from the power supply and plug it back in every time to get it to output to my tv. Will this be fixed in SteamOS 3.5?
I have used the dock on 3 TVs and I only had this issue with a Samsung S95B. I updated the firmware on the TV and no longer experience the issue.
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Are Valve ever going to address the issues with the official dock? I have to unplug it from the power supply and plug it back in every time to get it to output to my tv. Will this be fixed in SteamOS 3.5?
I have used the dock on 3 TVs and I only had this issue with a Samsung S95B. I updated the firmware on the TV and no longer experience the issue.
Yeah I have an LG with latest firmware.
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Are Valve ever going to address the issues with the official dock? I have to unplug it from the power supply and plug it back in every time to get it to output to my tv. Will this be fixed in SteamOS 3.5?
I know what you mean because this happens to me when I try it on my HiSense TV and that's one of the reasons that I don't recommend it to those that ask because unless this gets resolves, it ends up getting more annoying over time when you have to do what you described. Other than that, I love my Steam Deck and use it everyday to play my games
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