Toying with the idea of buying a Steam Deck? Well, you can now pick one up for less than ever, as Valve is now selling refurbished models. While unboxing brand new tech is nice, the fa♚ct you can get a renewed handheld for lessꦺ than a Nintendo Switch is super impressive. I’d go as far to say that I’d have bought one if I didn’t own the portable already, as the discount is too good to pass up.

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According to Valve&rs𝓡quo;s shiny new , each handheld sold "has been thoroughly tested to the same high standards" as a brand new device. Simply put, renewed Decks shouldn’t come with any second hand caveats, and the examination apparently includes over 100 tests. Sure, refurbed devices may feature minor blemishes, but the built- in controls, speakers, screen, and other innards should function like new.

Steam Deck Certified Refurbished prices start at $319 (£299), but the base model is out of stock at the moment. The 256GB and 512GB versions are still available for $419 and $519 respectively, and the discount places a wider gap between Valve’s handheld and competitors like the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Asus ROG Ally and 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Ayaneo 2S. Again, that cheaper unit also costs less than a 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Nintendo Switch OLED, which is a huge win whenꦫ you consider its capabilities.

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