Steam Deck OLED Preorders Go Live Today

gamespot.com:

You can preorder the Steam Deck OLED starting November 16, and there's even a limited-edition translucent model.

By Steven Petite on

The Steam Deck already figured to be one of the most popular pieces of gaming hardware this holiday season, but now Valve is taking a page from Nintendo's book by releasing a new iteration with a larger OLED screen. The Steam Deck OLED will boast other improvements, too, including a slimmer form factor, enhanced thumbsticks, longer battery life, and more. It will be available to order starting today, November 16, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET through Steam. Let's take a look at everything you need to know about the different options you have for buying the Steam Deck OLED.

Though Valve hasn't announced exactly when orders will be shipped, the «preorder» date of November 16 is essentially a launch date. Initial orders are expected to ship in the days following release.

The Steam Deck OLED will be available in two different storage capacities: 512GB and 1TB. The 512GB and 1TB models are largely the same, save for two key differences. The 1TB model is fitted with an anti-glare etched glass screen; the 512GB model does not have an anti-glare screen. Additionally, the 1TB model comes with a carrying case with a removable inner shell.

Valve is also releasing a limited-edition 1TB model with a translucent black chassis and an exclusive version of the carrying case. The limited-edition model will only be available in the US and Canada, while the standard model will launch in every country where Valve currently accepts Steam Deck orders. Unsurprisingly, quantities of the limited edition are limited, and we wouldn't be surprised to see scalpers scoop up the limited-edition model in a hurry.

Here's the pricing