Valve launches Certified Refurbished Steam Decks, 20% OFF the price

Valve on Wednesday has introduced its Certified Refurbished Steam Decks that slash up to 20 percent OFF the original price.

According to Valve 135, the refurbished units have been thoroughly tested at their facilities and come with a one-year warranty, just like a new Steam Deck.

Every unit undergoes a thorough facelift, including a complete factory reset, software update, and over 100 examinations. Valve’s high standards guarantee that the refurbished units meet or even exceed the performance standards of new retail units, despite having minor cosmetic blemishes.

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So, customers can enjoy a reliable and high-quality gaming experience at a lower cost.

Here is what you can expect to find in the box when you purchase a Certified Refurbished Steam Deck:

• The same one-year warranty as a new Steam Deck (unless longer as determined by your country of residence)
• A refurbished power supply – fully tested (may have minor cosmetic marks)
• Carrying case and Quick Start guide

Furthermore, Valve has collaborated with GameStop to make refurbished Steam Decks available in select stores starting today. These units have been refurbished at GameStop facilities and come with their own warranty, says Valve.

Certified Refurbished Steam Decks price and availability

The following are the prices for the refurbished Decks:

• USD 319PHP 18,721INR 27,035EUR 304CNY 2,322 | 64GB
• USD 419PHP 24,589INR 35,510EUR 399CNY 3,050 | 256GB
• USD 519PHP 30,458INR 43,985EUR 494CNY 3,777 | 512GB

This is a considerable discount compared to the Deck’s brand-new prices, which are USD 399PHP 23,416INR 33,815EUR 380CNY 2,904, USD 529PHP 31,045INR 44,833EUR 504CNY 3,850, and USD 649PHP 38,087INR 55,003EUR 618CNY 4,724, respectively.

Due to the refurbishing process and the fact that Valve selects Certified Refurbished units from customer returns that meet strict criteria, supplies of the refurbished Steam Decks are limited and availability may vary over time.

No word yet on its availability to other markets. But with Valve’s collaboration with GameStop in the US, we hope to see a similar approach in the Philippines through local service centers or game console distributors.

Visit its official landing page for more details.