A brand new console will soon hit the market! Even more exciting, it will be a portable console and the first console made by Valve. But how much does this new console cost? Does it have different costs depending on the storage? Read more below to find out!
What is the Steam Deck?
The Steam Deck is a portable console made by Valve. Many may know Valve as the creator of Steam, the hugely popular gaming platform. Valve officially announced its new upcoming console on July 15, 2021. The post let people know that the device will be available in December 2021. This announcement got many excited and made a lot of noise in the gaming community.
Related: The 5 Best Esports Keyboards of 2021
Cost
It has been announced that there are pre-order options. Pre-orders can only be made through Steam with players who have a Steam account. These Steam accounts had to have made purchases before June 2021 to be eligible; this tactic will help reduce malicious behavior by scalpers. Three tiers are available, each with different prices, storage capacities and benefits:
- $399 - 64GB and comes with a carrying case
- $539 – 256GB and comes with a carrying case and an exclusive bundle
- $649 - 512GB and comes with a carrying case, bundle, anti-glare glass, and more.
These prices seem to be set at the above prices for each level. It does not appear that players who pre-order will receive a discounted price for their purchase. These prices will likely continue past launch day.
Want to know more about the technology? Check out the 9 Best Gaming Headphones of 2021 on Pro Gaming Guides.
