Valve Offers Refurbished Steam Deck OLED at 20% Discount — 512GB for $439 and 1TB for $519

Valve has just added the Steam Deck OLED to its certified refurbished program, and it’s fantastic news for gamers craving significant savings. The refurbished OLED models offer a stellar deal, slicing 20% off the original prices you’d pay for a brand-new device.

You’ll find the 1TB OLED and the 512GB OLED models in this refurbished lineup. The 1TB version is tagged at $519, while the 512GB comes in at $439. To put that in perspective, snagging a brand-new 1TB will set you back $649, and for the 512GB, it’s $549. That’s a tidy $120 discount for the 1TB model and a close $110 off for the 512GB. When you do the math, the refurbished 1TB OLED costs $30 less than a new 512GB OLED, which is a pretty sweet deal for those considering storage.

Right now, the only new Steam Deck that can match the refurbished OLED prices is the older 256GB LCD model, priced at $399. Even though Valve offers certified refurbished LCD versions of the Steam Deck, the trio of available models—the 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB—have already flown off the shelves. Plus, the 512GB and 64GB LCD models aren’t even sold as new anymore.

Now, don’t be fooled by the ‘OLED’ tag; this upgrade is more substantial than it sounds. Sure, switching from LCD to OLED is impressive, but there’s more under the hood. The OLED screen boasts a faster 90Hz refresh rate and expands to a 7.4-inch display with HDR support, offering 400 nits of brightness and a peak of 1000 nits in HDR mode. Compare that to the older 7-inch LCD without HDR, peaking at 60Hz and 400 nits, and it’s clear the OLED is a major visual boost.

Underneath, the enhancements continue. The battery leaps from a 40Whr to a 50Whr unit, reportedly powering the OLED model for 3 to 12 hours, subject to the game you’re playing. Valve claims the LCD version manages a respectable 2-8 hours. RAM has seen an upgrade too, jumping from 5500MT/s LPDDR5 to the zippier 6400 MT/s LPDDR5, alongside a reduced process node for the AMD APU from 7nm down to 6nm.

For those in Canada, the EU, the UK, and the US, getting your hands on a refurbished Steam Deck OLED is now an option. These refurbished units come backed by the same one-year warranty that new devices enjoy, though depending on your location, you might benefit from an extended period.