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Pre-Order: Steam Deck Portable Gaming PC: 512GB $649, 256GB $529, 64GB

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$399

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Steam has for Pre-Order: Steam Deck Portable Gaming PC with prices starting from $399. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member BandageXDA for finding this deal.

Available:
  • 64GB eMMC $399
    • Expected order availability: Q2 2022
    • Includes: Carrying case
  • 256GB NVMe SSD $529
    • Expected order availability: Q2 2022
    • Includes: Carrying case + Exclusive Steam Community profile bundle
  • 512GB high-speed NVMe SSD $649
    • Expected order availability: Q3 2022
    • Includes: Premium anti-glare etched glass + Exclusive carrying case + Exclusive Steam Community profile bundle + Exclusive virtual keyboard theme
Pre-Order Info:
  • Steam plans to start sending order invitations by December 2021 (see current availability date under each storage option).
  • An immediate $5 reservation fee will apply (this fee counts towards your Steam Deck purchase price). Once your reserved Steam Deck is available and you complete your purchase, you will be charged for the full amount.
  • Limit 1 per customer.
  • For the first 48 hours of reservation availability (reservation availability began July 16th at 1pm ET), there is a purchase requirement that the reserver has made a purchase on Steam prior to June 2021.
  • When you submit a reservation, you will be put in a queue. Once inventory is available, you will be emailed in the order the reservations were made.
  • You can cancel your reservation on this page. If you cancel within 30 days, you will be refunded to whatever payment method you used. If you cancel after 30 days, your reservation fee will be refunded to your Steam Wallet.
  • Scroll down on product page to view full FAQs.
Specs:
  • AMD APU
    • CPU: Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)
    • GPU: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.0-1.6GHz (up to 1.6 TFlops FP32)
    • APU power: 4-15W
  • Display:
    • 7" 1280x800 (16:10 aspect ratio) 60Hz 400 nits Touchscreen IPS
  • 16 GB LPDDR5 on-board RAM (5500 MT/s quad 32-bit channels)
  • Storage (varies by model purchased):
    • 64 GB eMMC (PCIe Gen 2 x1)
    • 256 GB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4)
    • 512 GB high-speed NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4)
    • All models use socketed 2230 m.2 modules (not intended for end-user replacement)
    • All models include high-speed microSD card slot
  • Gamepad controls
    • A B X Y buttons
    • D-pad
    • L & R analog triggers
    • L & R bumpers
    • View & Menu buttons
    • 4x assignable grip buttons
  • Thumbsticks: 2x full-size analog sticks with capacitive touch
  • HD Haptics
  • Trackpads:
    • 2x 32.5mm square trackpads with haptic feedback
    • 55% better latency compared to Steam Controller
    • Pressure-sensitivity for configurable click strength
  • Gyro: 6-Axis IMU
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 2x2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Ports/expansion:
    • UHS-I supports SD, SDXC and SDHC
    • USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • 40Whr battery + 45W USB Type-C PD3.0 power supply
  • Weight: Approx. 669 grams

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This pre-order price is MSRP, but we are placing it on the Frontpage due to overwhelming forum member feedback.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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Written by BandageXDA
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Steam has for Pre-Order: Steam Deck Portable Gaming PC with prices starting from $399. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member BandageXDA for finding this deal.

Available:
  • 64GB eMMC $399
    • Expected order availability: Q2 2022
    • Includes: Carrying case
  • 256GB NVMe SSD $529
    • Expected order availability: Q2 2022
    • Includes: Carrying case + Exclusive Steam Community profile bundle
  • 512GB high-speed NVMe SSD $649
    • Expected order availability: Q3 2022
    • Includes: Premium anti-glare etched glass + Exclusive carrying case + Exclusive Steam Community profile bundle + Exclusive virtual keyboard theme
Pre-Order Info:
  • Steam plans to start sending order invitations by December 2021 (see current availability date under each storage option).
  • An immediate $5 reservation fee will apply (this fee counts towards your Steam Deck purchase price). Once your reserved Steam Deck is available and you complete your purchase, you will be charged for the full amount.
  • Limit 1 per customer.
  • For the first 48 hours of reservation availability (reservation availability began July 16th at 1pm ET), there is a purchase requirement that the reserver has made a purchase on Steam prior to June 2021.
  • When you submit a reservation, you will be put in a queue. Once inventory is available, you will be emailed in the order the reservations were made.
  • You can cancel your reservation on this page. If you cancel within 30 days, you will be refunded to whatever payment method you used. If you cancel after 30 days, your reservation fee will be refunded to your Steam Wallet.
  • Scroll down on product page to view full FAQs.
Specs:
  • AMD APU
    • CPU: Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)
    • GPU: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.0-1.6GHz (up to 1.6 TFlops FP32)
    • APU power: 4-15W
  • Display:
    • 7" 1280x800 (16:10 aspect ratio) 60Hz 400 nits Touchscreen IPS
  • 16 GB LPDDR5 on-board RAM (5500 MT/s quad 32-bit channels)
  • Storage (varies by model purchased):
    • 64 GB eMMC (PCIe Gen 2 x1)
    • 256 GB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4)
    • 512 GB high-speed NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4)
    • All models use socketed 2230 m.2 modules (not intended for end-user replacement)
    • All models include high-speed microSD card slot
  • Gamepad controls
    • A B X Y buttons
    • D-pad
    • L & R analog triggers
    • L & R bumpers
    • View & Menu buttons
    • 4x assignable grip buttons
  • Thumbsticks: 2x full-size analog sticks with capacitive touch
  • HD Haptics
  • Trackpads:
    • 2x 32.5mm square trackpads with haptic feedback
    • 55% better latency compared to Steam Controller
    • Pressure-sensitivity for configurable click strength
  • Gyro: 6-Axis IMU
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 2x2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Ports/expansion:
    • UHS-I supports SD, SDXC and SDHC
    • USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • 40Whr battery + 45W USB Type-C PD3.0 power supply
  • Weight: Approx. 669 grams

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This pre-order price is MSRP, but we are placing it on the Frontpage due to overwhelming forum member feedback.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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Written by BandageXDA

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Steam Deck Reservation FAQ
Why is there a reservation fee?
The main reason for reservations is to ensure an orderly and fair ordering process for customers when Steam Deck inventory becomes available. The additional fee gives us a clearer signal of intent to purchase, which gives us better data to balance supply chain, inventory, and regional distribution leading up to launch.

Why is my account not able to place a reservation until Sunday?
We are aware of potential unauthorized resellers, and as an additional safeguard to ensure a fair ordering process, we've added a requirement that the reserver has made a purchase on Steam prior to June 2021 for the first 48 hours of reservation availability.

How does the reservation system work?
When you submit a reservation, you will be put in a queue. Once inventory is available, you will be emailed in the order the reservations were made.

When will I be able to order?
We are aiming to start sending order invitations by December 2021. We will make every effort to convert all reservations to orders but we are not able to guarantee availability.

Can I cancel my reservation?
Yes, you can cancel your reservation on this page. If you cancel within 30 days, you will be refunded to whatever payment method you used. If you cancel after 30 days, your reservation fee will be refunded to your Steam Wallet.

What regions can I reserve Steam Deck from?
Customers in the United States, Canada, European Union, and the United Kingdom can reserve a Steam Deck. Information about expanded regional availability coming soon.

How many Steam Decks can I reserve?
One Steam Deck can be reserved and ordered per customer.

What happens to my reservation fee if I do not order my Steam Deck in time?
Your reservation fee will be refunded in full. If your refund occurs within 30 days of your initial reservation, you will be refunded to whatever payment method you used. If your refund occurs after 30 days of your initial reservation, you will be refunded to your Steam Wallet.

Are there any restrictions on users that can reserve the Steam Deck?
Your Steam account must be in a valid country. Additionally for the first 48 hours of reservation availability your account must be in good standing, and have made a purchase on Steam prior to June 2021.

Do I need a Steam account to use Steam Deck?
The default Steam Deck experience requires a Steam account (it's free!). Games are purchased and downloaded using the Steam Store. That said, Steam Deck is a PC so you can install third party software and operating systems.

What if I'm not able to reserve right now and would like to purchase a Steam Deck in the future?
You may add Steam Deck to your wishlist and we will notify you when it is available for general purchase.

Is the reservation queue regional?
Yes, the reservation queue and expected order availability times are specific to each region.

Can I change which Steam Deck I purchase once I'm able to order?
Once you're able to order, you can only purchase the Steam Deck model that you reserved.

When will I be charged in full for Steam Deck?
Once your reserved Steam Deck is available and you complete your purchase, you will be charged.

Does the reservation fee count towards my Steam Deck purchase price?
Yes.
BandageXDA
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Forgot to mention...

400 nits of peak brightness

cuz someone will inevitably bring it up
Zorro
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Valve stopped selling the Steam Controller because they should have never sold it in the first place; they got sued for patent infringement and lost.

The "Steam Machines" were just regular mini-PCs with the SteamOS - Valve didn't make any of that hardware.

Valve didn't abandon SteamLink, they ported it as software to other devices that are more powerful. You can use the software version of SteamLink on Apple tvOS, or Android devices that are much faster than the original hardware.

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Jul 25, 2022 09:53 PM
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plieplJul 25, 2022 09:53 PM
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Quote from GTinMIA :
Anyone received this item and using it? Is it worth it? I put a hold on the 512 and got the availability email. Just wondering if I should pull the trigger.
Out of curiosity, when did you reserve it, on day 1, the 16th?

These things are still in such short supply that they're selling for $300 above MSRP. I would say try it and if you don't like it, just resell it for more than what you paid.
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Jul 25, 2022 10:11 PM
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R3DTR1XJul 25, 2022 10:11 PM
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Quote from GTinMIA :
Anyone received this item and using it? Is it worth it? I put a hold on the 512 and got the availability email. Just wondering if I should pull the trigger.
I got the 512gb a couple days ago, I really enjoy it. Looking forward to setting up all the emulators and copying all the roms to it soon.
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Jul 25, 2022 10:14 PM
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Peerless_WarriorJul 25, 2022 10:14 PM
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I got my invite last week for the 64gb. No shipping notice yet sadly. Looking forward to trying Tales of Arise and MGSV.
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GTinMIAJul 26, 2022 12:30 AM
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Quote from pliepl :
Out of curiosity, when did you reserve it, on day 1, the 16th?

These things are still in such short supply that they're selling for $300 above MSRP. I would say try it and if you don't like it, just resell it for more than what you paid.
I reserved it on the day this deal was posted. Thanks for the feedback everyone. I'll be getting it for my kids birthday.
Last edited by GTinMIA July 25, 2022 at 05:32 PM.
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Jul 26, 2022 12:43 AM
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plieplJul 26, 2022 12:43 AM
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Quote from GTinMIA :
I reserved it on the day this deal was posted.
That doesn't bode well for supply if they're still filling orders from day 1 after 5 months. My 64 GB day 2 order only just got processed last week.
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coolcoderJul 26, 2022 12:47 AM
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Quote from Peerless_Warrior :
I got my invite last week for the 64gb. No shipping notice yet sadly. Looking forward to trying Tales of Arise and MGSV.
I got the invite 4 days ago and ordered within a couple of minutes. It shipped today and will be here in 3 days. Also for the 64gb.
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Jul 26, 2022 01:09 AM
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Peerless_WarriorJul 26, 2022 01:09 AM
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Quote from coolcoder :
I got the invite 4 days ago and ordered within a couple of minutes. It shipped today and will be here in 3 days. Also for the 64gb.
Hopefully I'll get a notification soon. It just says processing on my account.
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coolcoderJul 26, 2022 01:14 AM
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Quote from Peerless_Warrior :
Hopefully I'll get a notification soon. It just says processing on my account.
Yeah, it should. Mine said processing, then something like packing for shipment (don't remember the exact status), and then I got the shipping notice today.
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Jul 26, 2022 01:19 AM
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tornadogJul 26, 2022 01:19 AM
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Mine shipped, whats the best place to sell this...I have no interest in it any more now that I can afford the 3000 series gpus for my pc!
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Jul 26, 2022 02:15 AM
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dchang81Jul 26, 2022 02:15 AM
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Just received my 512. Piece of crap, defective touchscreen right out of the box, it goes nuts with the cursor flying everywhere. Support stinks too, it's been 5 days and they're finally issuing an RMA
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new33Jul 26, 2022 05:19 AM
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Quote from dchang81 :
Just received my 512. Piece of crap, defective touchscreen right out of the box, it goes nuts with the cursor flying everywhere. Support stinks too, it's been 5 days and they're finally issuing an RMA
Resell deflection ??? 😂 Jsk I seen the new issues as well....
Jul 26, 2022 05:23 AM
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ae86takumiJul 26, 2022 05:23 AM
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Did they really downgrade the specs of the top tier system? The final product is not the same as the one they promised.
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NowItsTimeJul 26, 2022 05:40 AM
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Quote from tornadog :
Mine shipped, whats the best place to sell this...I have no interest in it any more now that I can afford the 3000 series gpus for my pc!
Prob eBay or sell it to someone local.
It's selling for around $800 ish on eBay. Just be careful you don't sell to zero rating people . Fees will eat up $100-$110 of any profit you get
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Jul 26, 2022 05:46 AM
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jwcdisJul 26, 2022 05:46 AM
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After hearing they're already working on the second generation Steam Deck i decided to pass
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NowItsTimeJul 26, 2022 05:54 AM
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pc![/QUOTE]
Quote from jwcdis :
After hearing they're already working on the second generation Steam Deck i decided to pass
I mean yes….every company is always working on the next big thing…
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