It seems that all three have equal power, but one main difference is in the storage. As of right now, there are three options to choose from: a $399 option, a $529 model, and the big $649 one.
If you’re considering the Steam Deck like me, you are probably already looking at the pricing options for the new console. Another handheld device that can play my expansive Steam library? Yes, thank you kindly. Fitbit Versa 3Īs a devoted Nintendo Switch player, the Steam Deck is incredibly enticing. And reservations placed for the 64GB model today are now expected to ship “after Q2 2022.
Granted, per GB, that’s not as expensive as the equivalent jump in Steam Deck from 64GB to 256/512GB, but it’s still pricey enough to alter the cost/benefit analysis of making the switch.įinally, and possibly most importantly, if you’ve already secured a 256- or 512GB Steam Deck for this year, then cancelling the order and switching to the entry-level version will involve rejoining the queue at the very back. Secondly, the M.2 2230 drives required aren’t hugely widespread, and can prove pretty expensive – around $200 for a TB. Given the ongoing issue Nintendo has with Joy Con drift (something Valve is confident won’t be an issue with Steam Deck), it might be wise to ensure your warranty status can’t be questioned in the future, should any other issues arise.
Not only does Valve say that switching SSDs is intended for experts, but it seems likely that cracking open your brand new Steam Deck could affect your warranty, as Griffais highlighted above. Valve’s own specs sheet page states that “all models use socketed 2230 M.2 modules (not intended for end-user replacement).”īut before you cancel your pre-order, there are a few reasons why upgrading might not be the most sensible way forward.
Still, this does potentially leave the door open to buyers who pre-ordered the $399 model with 64GB of slower eMMC to improve the Steam Deck at a later date.
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