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The 64GB and 512GB Steam Deck LCD models are being phased out, and will only be available while supplies last.

64GB LCD is $296.65.

512GB LCD is $381.65.

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[–] cowfodder 22 points 3 days ago (1 children)

If you're even a little technically inclined the 64GB model and a 1TB SSD can be cheaper than the 512GB model.

[–] lazycouchpotato 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Indeed, but you miss out on the etched glass if you're into that.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (3 children)

You should be covering up the etched glass with a screen protector.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 hours ago

Never have, I travel a lot and always carry my Deck, not a scratch on it.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I don’t even use a screen protector on my phone

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Same and it's fine lol. I haven't needed one since like 2015 as long as your phone has good glass

[–] Thekingoflorda 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Probably true, but having a screen protector really doesn’t bother me in any way and can potentially save my phone/steamdeck from my own clumsiness.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

Ain't nothing wrong with that either. I think k at this point u less you have a product with cheap glass it's just up to personal preference.

I still use a screen protector on my smart watch because I do manual labor and am constantly hitting it on things like tools, nails, etc.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago

Not necessarily.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 days ago

Fact that it makes the 512 LCD cheaper than the 256 LCD is pretty hilarious, even if it is a "these models are discontinued, clearing out the stock" sale

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'm surprised, if I recall, all but one LCD model were to be phased out in November, or at least that's what they said when they announced the OLED version. Were the supplies that large?

[–] Donjuanme 6 points 3 days ago

I can see supplies extending longer than they thought with their refurbishing program being as popular as it is (they don't stay in stock very long)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (3 children)

My OLED is coming in today, so hyped. Will definitely help with the commute. First off is finishing up Disco Elysium, then maybe playing Edith Finch? Anyone have any other recs? Besides Hades 1, I guess.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

What genre? Those are some peculiar games. I guess you might like Strange Horticulture.

Otherwise for a mix bag: TPS/Adventure: Horizon Zero Dawn Arcade racing: Hot Wheels Unleashed TPG: Baldur's Gate 3 FPS: Halo Master Chief Collection

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 hours ago

Thanks, I'll check out strange horticulture. I'm looking for arthouse games in a sense. Outer Wilds completely changed me, for example, and I want to try to recreate that feeling, but I don't want an Outer Wilds clone, like how Lords of the Fallen is to Dark Souls.

I want something that's going to destroy me and make me think, or just be ultra fun and different from anything else I've played.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

I play Stardew Valley on mine :)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I cannot get into disco elysium no matter how hard I try

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

It took me a bunch of tries, too. It's not really a "fun" game, more like a visual and interactive novel. Once I got the hang of the dice rolls being the biggest part of the game, and knowing/remembering where to seek them out, and getting used to the map, it became easy to pick up and put back down. It's amazing, but not easy to get going.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Could there be a sale on the OLED too within the next few days for the summer sale? I don't have a steam deck but I've been waiting to see.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

They're probably clearing out leftover stock from the first model. I suspect they're moving to just the OLED model once the LCD models are gone. So maybe, but I wouldn't consider this a sign it's coming.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

They're keeping the 256gb LCD for now, although that could change in the future of course.

[–] [email protected] -4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I like how they translated everything to Russian (even the time the sale ends is in Moscow time) even though they don’t sell it in Russia

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

It's probably automatic

[–] dustyData -1 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Awesome, Valve still won't take my money even at full price.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

Pay me and I'll buy and ship it to you.

[–] cowfodder 0 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I presume that dusty is mad about being in a country that Valve won't ship to. It's a perfectly fair gripe.

[–] cowfodder 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That makes sense, if that's what he was saying.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

It's precisely what they are saying, they should be upvoted lol