Valve isn’t exactly unleashing a brand-new version of the Steam Deck just yet, but fans of this impressive gaming handheld have something to look forward to. Soon, they’ll be able to snag a limited edition OLED version in a sleek white color.
This new model is known as the “Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White.” It houses the same internal specs as the existing 1TB version. However, it comes with a slight price increase, selling for $679, which is $30 more than the usual price. Mark your calendars for Monday, November 18, when it officially becomes available.
Now, let’s talk about what’s in the box. Besides the white and gray handheld itself, buyers will also receive a matching white carrying case and a microfiber cleaning cloth. It’s worth noting that Valve has dabbled with colors before. They previously launched a smoky translucent version of the Steam Deck OLED, which sold out quickly, despite having some aesthetic cracking issues. This time, the white model will be more widely available. You can find it wherever the Steam Deck is sold, from North America to Europe, and even in Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea, thanks to partnerships like the one with Komodo. Valve plans to distribute the stock proportionally across all these regions.
In a savvy move to deter scalpers, Valve has placed an order limit—just one white Steam Deck per account. Furthermore, your Steam account needs at least one purchase on record before November 2024 to qualify.
Valve is keen to gauge the response to this new color variant. In a press statement, they expressed their interest in using customer reactions to guide decisions on future color options. So, while alternatives from companies like Jsaux and dbrand offer backplates and skins to achieve similar looks, this could be your chance to get the white version straight from Valve until their supply runs out.
Valve has also dropped some hints about the Steam Deck’s future. Beyond introducing fresh colors and rolling out continuous software updates, they’re actively working on more hardware plans.
The images give off a nostalgic Wii U meets iPod vibe, which might just be the charm needed to persuade current owners to consider buying a new unit. Whether this white rendition will turn heads and inspire purchases remains to be seen, but it’s certainly an intriguing release in the gaming world.
