Refurbished Steam Decks are now available for 20% less than new

If you want to save on a refurbished Steam Deck, you can now turn to two reputable retailers. Both Valve And GameStop are now offering refurbished models of the Steam Deck, representing a 20% savings over the standard price of Valve’s popular handheld PC.

The prices are almost identical between the two. The 64GB version from both stores is $319.99 ($399 new), while the 256GB costs $429.99 (it’s $419 at Valve, down from $529 new). At both retailers, the 512 GB model retails for $519.99 ($649 new).

At GameStop, stock is currently limited to Game Stop Pro members, and is only available in the store (it has a handy tool built to track participating locations). It might be your preferred route over buying from Valve if you’ve got some GameStop store credit burning a hole in your pocket. For everyone else, shopping online through Valve is undoubtedly easier.

All refurbished Steam Decks sold through GameStop are packaged in a carrying case and come with a 30 days warranty which allows you to return or replace the item due to hardware failure or accidental damage – the same coverage you get with other GameStop refurbished hardware. On the other hand, refurbished decks purchased from Valve carry the same one-year warranty as new models, and come with a carrying case and refurbished power adapter.

If you’re still weighing your options, GameStop recently renewed its $25 per year Pro membership, which gives you $5 in store credit each month while you’re a member, with an additional $5 applied when you renew. Pro members are also entitled to a 5% discount on pre-owned games and consoles in addition to GameStop’s protection plans.