Will the Steam Deck be discounted on Black Friday 2024?
Here's how you can save on handheld gaming consoles this Black Friday season.
After a childhood battling Rayman's Raving Rabbids on Gameboy or taking your Nintendog for a walk, most of us are at least a little familiar with the world of handheld gaming.
However, this landscape has changed a lot since then. When it comes to handheld gaming, there's a console which reigns supreme: the Steam Deck.
For the uninitiated, RadioTimes.com gaming editor Rob Leane explains it perfectly: "The Steam Deck is really interesting, because it’s basically a PC but they’ve made it handheld and so it connects to Steam – the biggest Launcher for PC games – and you can download any game and play it on the go."
Not only can a Steam Deck enable you to game on the go, it can also run apps and even be used as a smaller computer.
When the Steam Deck first came out in 2022, it was a huge development for PC gamers. PC games typically take a larger amount of power to run, meaning that they were tied down to a stationary gaming setup. But the new Steam Deck allowed you to take your PC gaming on the road with you.
The original Steam Deck was quickly followed up with the Steam Deck OLED, which you can now get in three different models.
As we've already seen discounts on other handheld consoles, such as the Nintendo Switch, the question on everyone's mind right now is this: will the Steam Deck or any of the Steam Deck OLED models be discounted this Black Friday season?
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- Will Steam Deck be discounted on Black Friday 2024?
- Which UK retailers have Steam Deck Black Friday deals?
- Best Steam Deck Black Friday deals
- Steam Deck handheld alternatives Black Friday deals
Will Steam Deck be discounted on Black Friday 2024?
So far, we aren't seeing any discounts on the Steam website itself, with prices remaining at £349 for the 256GB LCD model, £479 for the 512GB OLED model and £569 for the 1TB OLED model.
Which UK retailers have Steam Deck Black Friday deals?
Last week, on Friday 15th November, we saw the Steam Deck get reduced from £479 to £440 at Amazon. However, at the time of writing (Thursday 21st November), the 512GB OLED Steam Deck is currently on sale for £571, which is more than the RRP.
We predict that the Steam Deck will drop in price again this Friday 22nd November, or Fake Black Friday as we like to call it here on the Technology team.
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Best Steam Deck Black Friday deals we've found so far in UK retailer sales
Steam Deck 256GB LCD
What's the deal: You can currently purchase the Steam Deck 256GB LCD for £349 at the official Steam site.
Why we chose it: This cheaper Steam Deck model boasts a 1280 x 800 LCD display and up to 60Hz refresh rate, all powered by Wi-Fi 5. There's a 40Whr battery, which gives you between two and eight hours of gameplay, dependent on content, and a 45W Power supply with 1.5m cable.
Buy Steam Deck 256GB LCD for £349 at Steam
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Steam Deck 1TB OLED
What's the deal: The Steam Deck 1TB OLED is available for £569 at the official Steam site.
Why we chose it: Gamers who are after maximum storage, battery life and refresh rate should definitely consider the Steam Deck 1TB OLED model. The console comes with a 1280 x 800 HDR OLED display with premium anti-glare etched glass, as well as a 50Whr battery45W Power supply with 2.5m cable and up to 90Hz refresh rate.
Buy Steam Deck 1TB OLED for £569 at Steam
Best Black Friday deals we've found on other handheld consoles
If the Steam Deck is a little out of your budget, or you simply want to explore your other options in the world of handheld gaming, then you're in luck!
We've put together a list of alternative handheld gaming options, which are also offering discounts this Black Friday season.
Save £200 on the MSI Claw A1M Handheld Gaming Console
What's the deal: Not only can you get £200 off the MSI Claw A1M Handheld Gaming Console, you'll also receive four months of Apple TV+ and up to three months of Apple Music, Apple Fitness+ and Apple Arcade.
Why we chose it: This handheld console is all about combining power and efficiency. The Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor is packed with 16 cores and AI accelerations, not to mention the 120 Hz refresh rate and ergonomic design.
Buy MSI Claw A1M Handheld Gaming Console for £699 £499 (save £200 or 29%) at Currys
Get almost £150 off the LENOVO Legion Go Handheld Gaming Console
What's the deal: Amazon are currently offering the LENOVO Legion Go Handheld Gaming Console for £549.99, which is a reduction of £149.01 on the original price.
Why we chose it: With an 8.8" Quad HD touchscreen and a 144 Hz refresh rate, the LENOVO Legion Go Handheld Gaming Console is all set for smooth gameplay on the latest titles.
Buy LENOVO Legion Go Handheld Gaming Console for £699 £481 (save £218 or 31%) at Amazon
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Save £200 on the ASUS ROG Ally Handheld Gaming Console
What's the deal: John Lewis are offering big savings on the ASUS ROG Ally Handheld Gaming Console, with almost a third off the RRP.
Why we chose it: An expansive 7” Full HD 120Hz display and comfortable ergonomics means that you can easily become fully immersed while playing your favourite games on the ASUS ROG Ally Handheld Gaming Console.
Buy ASUS ROG Ally Handheld Gaming Console for £599 £399 (save £200 or 33%) at John Lewis
Get the PlayStation Portal PS5
What's the deal: You can currently purchase the PlayStation Portal PS5 for £199.97 at Amazon.
Why we chose it: Sony are a major player when it comes to handheld gaming (no pun intended). This remote console allows you to play your PS5 over your home Wi-Fi with console-quality controls.
Buy PlayStation Portal PS5 for £199.97 at Amazon
Get £20 off LOGITECH G CLOUD Handheld Gaming Console
What's the deal: Currys have reduced the LOGITECH G CLOUD Handheld Gaming Console from £349 to £329. You'll also get four months of Apple TV+ and up to 3 months of Apple Music, Apple Fitness+ and Apple Arcade.
Why we chose it: The 7” Full HD touchscreen can handle 60 fps, so you're in for some smooth action-packed gameplay, not to mention the impressive 12 hours of battery life.
Buy LOGITECH G CLOUD Handheld Gaming Console for £349 £329 (save £20 or 6%) at Currys
For more on handheld gaming, take a look at our list of the best PlayStation Portal Black Friday deals.
