This is a nifty little device for gaming on the go. It runs a custom operating system that's integrated with Steam so you can play thousands of games with free online play, big seasonal sales, and much more.
Right now, you can get it directly from Valve for £279.20. Read on to see our advice on whether picking up this handheld is worth your money.
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While you could pick up something like the ROG Xbox Ally or a handheld PC from Lenovo, the Steam Deck is significantly cheaper than both. It doesn't have as beefy specs, but it can still manage quite a few games – including newer titles.
The model on sale has a 256GB internal solid-state hard drive, but you can add a micro-SD card to expand your gaming storage. Just know that only the LCD model has a discount. You'll still need to shell out an extra £200 if you want an OLED model.
It's on sale until 1 December, which is when Steam's Black Friday sale ends.
A Steam Deck is a great gift, but our experts have other, cheaper choices in our guide on the .Will the OLED model go on sale?
Sadly, we can't say for certain. We've only ever seen discounts on the cheaper LCD version of the Steam Deck.
If you're after either the 512GB or 1TB Steam Deck OLEDs, they'll cost £479 and £569 respectively.
Should you buy a Steam Deck, or a different handheld PC?
While the LCD Steam Deck is perhaps the most budget-friendly handheld PC, you can compare specs on popular models below to see what's best for you.
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You can play thousands of games on the Steam Deck directly using the integrated SteamOS software that comes with the handheld. Most games available through Steam are (in theory) playable on the Steam Deck. However, this may take some tweaking with controls, or you may need to connect an external keyboard and mouse to the console to play some games.
It’s pretty impressive for such a small device – it can play some fairly graphically intense games too (albeit at the lowest graphical settings). However, not every game is going to run as smoothly or look as good as it might on a PS5, Xbox, or dedicated gaming PC.
What other consoles are on sale this Black Friday?
We've been watching sales from several retailers over the past few months, and while we've seen great bargains on some consoles, others haven't had many deals.
Looking for more bargains on games, consoles, and accessories this Black Friday? Check out our round-up of the best .When is Black Friday?
Even though we're already seeing deals, some retailers only have their Black Friday sales over the weekend.
This year, Black Friday weekend starts on 28 November. It'll end on Cyber Monday, which is on 1 December.
Prepare for the sales event and find out what to expect with our expert advice.source https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/steam-deck-black-friday-sales-aLT9g8w3QFmy