Valve isn’t launching a full-fledged successor to the Steam Deck just yet, but they’ve got something exciting on the horizon. Meet the Steam Deck OLED Limited Edition White. This sleek handheld is essentially just a fresh coat of paint on the popular 1TB model, but it comes with a $30 price bump, bringing it to $679. It’s hitting shelves next week on Monday, November 18.
What’s special about this “Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White” is that it doesn’t just look cool in white and gray—it also comes with a matching white carrying case and a microfiber cleaning cloth. It’s a touch of class for those who appreciate their gadgets with a bit of flair.
Now, Valve has dabbled with color variants before, like their translucent smoky-shell Steam Deck OLED, which was a hit despite some minor aesthetic cracking issues. This time, they’ve gone with a classic white, shipping it worldwide where the Steam Deck is currently available. That includes the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe, and Australia, as well as Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea through partner Komodo. Stocks will be spread fairly across these regions.
Valve is keeping a keen eye out for scalpers by restricting purchases to one unit per account and requiring that your Steam account has a purchase history prior to November 2024. The company expressed that feedback on this limited edition will help shape their decision on future color offerings, saying, “We’re curious to see what the response is, and will use what we learn to inform future decisions about any potential new color variants down the line.”
If you’re eager to sport a new color yet stick with the original model, consider exploring offerings from Jsaux and dbrand for alternate backplates or skins. However, if authenticity from Valve is your preference, this special Deck variant is there for the taking until supplies run dry.
Beyond this limited run, Valve is looking ahead with more than just color options. They’ve hinted at “ongoing work toward the future of Steam Deck and other hardware plans,” which could offer some intriguing prospects.
Checking out the photos, I can’t help but notice a cool mix of Wii U meets iPod vibes, in the best possible way. It’ll be interesting to see if the new color choice might just tempt current owners to pick up another unit.
