All eyes are on Valve’s new hardware coming in 2026, including the Steam Frame headset, Steam Machine console, and Steam Controller. But for those shopping for someone who wants a great gaming handheld for the holidays, the Steam Deck LCD with 256GB of storage is on sale for $319.20 — 20 percent off — through December 1st on Steam.
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen this discount, but we’ll always celebrate Steam Deck discounts. For those who don’t know, the handheld can be connected to a TV using a USB-C hub, turning it into a console that’s fun to play from the couch with a Bluetooth controller. A surprising number of games on the Steam platform work fine on the Steam Deck, although some of the most popular online multiplayer games are not supported due to Valve’s SteamOS not supporting certain anti-cheat software.
One last quick note: Valve’s commitment to improving the SteamOS software is impressive. Many of the complaints you’ll see in Shawn Hollister’s review below have been fixed by the update.
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