Quick Answer: The answer is still up in the air regarding the
Valve launched its
At the time, it was available by preorder only, sparking the question of whether or not it would ever be sold in retail stores.
Since the device’s launch, the preorders have cooled down a ton.
In fact, in October of 2022, Valve began selling the
But as of now, the device is still not quite available in retail stores. It’s not surprising, given today’s tendency to shop online.
But does that mean Steam Deck will never make its way to retail stores?
Is Steam Deck going to be sold in stores?
Short answer: We still don’t know
The answer is still up in the air when it comes to the
As of December 2022, Valve hasn’t said anything about selling
The
However, since then, Valve has updated the FAQ page, and that entry no longer exists.
It’s unclear if Valve scrapped any plans to go retail or if the company is just keeping things close to the chest.
Where to buy a Steam Deck
Your only option to purchase the Steam Deck is to buy one online. Fortunately, however, you don’t have to worry about waiting for a preorder.
Valve says it has enough stock of the Steam Deck for now that orders can go out as soon as you place one.
The company says that could change in the future, but there’s no preorder wait time for now.
Where can you buy the Steam Deck ?
To buy your
You can choose between 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options for your
There’s still a chance that Steam Deck could come to stores
It took Valve a little less than a year to get its inventory in enough order that it no longer had to rely on preorders.
Launching in retail stores when the
But now that things have calmed down and inventory is in order, it seems like Steam Deck might come to a store near you.
However, the company has yet to say anything that would suggest that. So to answer your question, sadly, there’s no option to buy a
So if you’re looking to get your hands on a
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