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expiredJaggsta posted Aug 08, 2023 06:59 AM
expiredJaggsta posted Aug 08, 2023 06:59 AM

GameStop In-Store Pro Exclusive: Refurbished 64GB Valve Steam Deck Console

& More (In-Store at Select Locations)

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GameStop [Store Locator] has for Pro Members: Refurbished Valve Steam Deck Handheld Consoles on sale as listed below. Find a participating store near you for pickup.

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  • The Steam Deck features a custom APU, optimized for handheld gaming + Zen 2 + RDNA 2 powerhouse performance, able to run the latest AAA games in a very efficient power envelope
  • Product is certified refurbished/pre-owned product; guaranteed to work w/ 7 day money back guarantee
  • Product may not be available in all locations for purchase
  • Product can be returned within 30 days of purchase
  • Offer valid while supplies last
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GameStop [Store Locator] has for Pro Members: Refurbished Valve Steam Deck Handheld Consoles on sale as listed below. Find a participating store near you for pickup.

Thanks to community member Jaggsta for finding this deal

Note: Product is available for purchase at participating GameStop locations [Details]

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Written by citan359 | Staff
  • The Steam Deck features a custom APU, optimized for handheld gaming + Zen 2 + RDNA 2 powerhouse performance, able to run the latest AAA games in a very efficient power envelope
  • Product is certified refurbished/pre-owned product; guaranteed to work w/ 7 day money back guarantee
  • Product may not be available in all locations for purchase
  • Product can be returned within 30 days of purchase
  • Offer valid while supplies last
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  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details

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taj5944
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So you knowingly sold a store a defective electronics item but you think it's them who is the problem?
AlexK7088
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You guys can just order these through valve Refurbished as of today. No need to deal with GameStop.

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/903905/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/903906/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/903907
Yianaki
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Deck is so good. Get the cheap one and update the m2 storage watching one of the many youtube videos. That way you can check the inside for issues while you are there.

Linux desktop is great to do just futz around great apps and I like using Edge there! I have a 128gb SD card setup to boot to windows 11 without a hitch for work. Once you have the bootloader boot to the SD card it keeps on booting to SD until you remove the SD card, or just tell it to stop again in bootloader. So it just decides it is a windows device until you tell it to stop. Windows 11 runs flawlessly now, but I really do prefer the SteamOS. I can't believe how put together it is. So game centric! It is crazy Valve did this.

Just crazy. I can get Forza 5 running in Deck mode no problem at 56-60fps nice and smooth. Just love it. You have to get Forza 5 seasonal cars in a week and when you are on vacation you can still get them after the day is done. Diablo 4 runs smoothly at 40fps high settings. You can usually figure out the right settings to make anything look great on that smaller screen.

I have a 16 core 3070 with 4k and would rather run on deck at 720p all day.

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Aug 08, 2023 07:05 PM
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WooHoo2YouAug 08, 2023 07:05 PM
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Quote from GingerG9467 :
GameStop hasn't accepted Steamdecks as trade ins so these are most likely all from Valve. I'm assuming from people sending back Steamdecks they had problems with. Valve probably refurbed them themselves, but since they haven't sold any refurbs on their own site, partnered with GameStop to unload them.
Per this article I stumbled on a few minutes before seeing your reply it looks like Valve is going to be selling refurb Steam Decks themselves and also announced GameStop will as well but the GameStop Deck's (Per Valve) "are refurbished at GameStop facilities and will come with their own warranty."

https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/8...e-listings

Either way I am not sure I trust GameStop to do the right thing if something were to go sour. Valve on the other hand has proven themselves solid time and time again (Unless you are a game Dev or Publisher...)

Aug 08, 2023 07:08 PM
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taj5944Aug 08, 2023 07:08 PM
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Quote from Mr_Dude_Bro :
I would NEVER buy used hardware from GS. I've traded in broken hardware myself in the past. I had a RROD 360 and used the towel trick to get it to work just long enough to pass their "testing" and got like $200 credit for it towards a PS3.

And you have almost no time to return anything for a cash refund. Spend a little extra and get a new one. Steam Decks have been getting 15% discounts during the major Steam sales for those who didn't know.
So you knowingly sold a store a defective electronics item but you think it's them who is the problem?
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CyrusOmarAug 08, 2023 07:12 PM
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I feel like the steam deck I got from valve last month was refurbished. Crashes constantly and takes at least 3 tries to wakeup from sleep. Probably have to RMA
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Aug 08, 2023 07:38 PM
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AlexK7088Aug 08, 2023 07:38 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank AlexK7088

You guys can just order these through valve Refurbished as of today. No need to deal with GameStop.

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/903905/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/903906/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/903907
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GregoryT8807Aug 08, 2023 07:38 PM
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Yeah what? Why wouldn't you just get them direct from steam? They are selling refurbished with same warranty as new. Come on šŸ˜‚
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WooHoo2YouAug 08, 2023 07:40 PM
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Quote from taj5944 :
So you knowingly sold a store a defective electronics item but you think it's them who is the problem?
If they misrepresented the hardware then they would be PART of the problem. GameStop as the refurbisher is ultimately responsible for everything they sell. I'm not going to ask GameStop for the name and address of the kid who sold the broken PS5 to them. I am going to expect GS to give me a working system or my money back. Not my problem if they didn't vet the purchase properly on the back end. But yes, I'd agree selling known damaged hardware is a $hity thing to do.

Heck, someone could unknowingly sell something that did not work but the next buyer trusts GameStop to do their due diligence regardless of intent. Good intent isn't going to make the broken console work any better.

I did once sell a red ring of death Xbox 360 to Target on one of their old trade in programs though. The terms very clearly said "has to power on and come with AC adapter" (I don't believe it even mentioned a controller) I even warned the employee who called their manager which double checked the verbiage behind me and agreed with my assessment of the terms.
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Aug 08, 2023 07:41 PM
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WooHoo2YouAug 08, 2023 07:41 PM
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Quote from CyrusOmar :
I feel like the steam deck I got from valve last month was refurbished. Crashes constantly and takes at least 3 tries to wakeup from sleep. Probably have to RMA
Have you tried a factory reset? Worth a try if you haven't.
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roakyAug 08, 2023 08:20 PM
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I never buy mobile devices. I have worked in tech for two decades, repairing and supporting everything from laptops to million dollar enterprise server datacenters... The SteamDeck is freaking snazzi. It's a beautifully engineered device for a casual user or a tech enthusiast. I can't comment on durability or long term failure rates, I've only had one for 6 months or so, but these are definitely worth the cost if you already have a decent steam library.
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CyrusOmarAug 08, 2023 08:30 PM
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Quote from WooHoo2You :
Have you tried a factory reset? Worth a try if you haven't.
No I haven't tried that. Will do thanks šŸ‘
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Aug 08, 2023 09:38 PM
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jhymanAug 08, 2023 09:38 PM
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If a Valve refurbished option was available directly from them a month ago, I would have done that instead of the summer sale.

I don't see the point of paying more to go through a third party that isn't known for high quality refurbished products just for an extra year of warranty that isn't backed by the manufacturer.
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JK1982Aug 08, 2023 09:42 PM
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I would much rather get directly from valve as they will be like brand new
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tommym5000Aug 08, 2023 10:15 PM
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Quote from jack87 :
The refurbished is available now at the same price as the summer sale price. If you purchased new during summer sale you did better. Now if there is a sale on the refurbished unit at any point that would be a slick deal.
Huh? The cheapest one is $319 for refurb. Wasn't the cheapest one during the sale $359?

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