Valve has launched a variety of licensed refurbished Steam Decks, accompanied by the identical one-year guarantee supplied with new variations of the hand-held gadget, together with a complementary carry case.
As revealed on X, Valve acknowledges that provides are restricted resulting from components past its direct management. Nonetheless, those that are keen to attend may probably take pleasure in financial savings of round 25% in comparison with the price of a brand-new Steam Deck.
Similar to their new counterparts, Valve is making all three variations of the Steam Deck accessible in refurbished situation. The 64GB variant is priced at $319 (in comparison with $399 for brand new), the 256GB mannequin is obtainable at $419 (versus $529 new), and the 512GB model is priced at $519 (in distinction to $649 new). As of now, each the 256GB and 512GB refurbished fashions can be found for buy.
Valve’s licensed refurbishment course of entails a radical manufacturing unit reset and in depth testing of over 100 elements, together with controller inputs, audio methods, and shows. Battery performance and longevity are additionally scrutinized to make sure correct operation. Valve asserts that “all refurbished items meet and even exceed the efficiency requirements of latest retail items,” though some minor beauty imperfections could also be current.
For these contemplating a refurbished Steam Deck, it is reassuring to know that element repairs are comparatively simple. Valve has partnered with iFixit, a certified vendor of Steam Deck substitute elements. iFixit has been providing these elements together with important instruments and complete guides for the reason that earlier 12 months.
