The Steam Summer Sale is one of the most anticipated PC gaming sales thanks to its insane discounts and the sheer number of options you have. It’s the best time of the year to cash in your gaming budget to grab awesome games at steal prices, giving you nothing less than a bang for your buck.
While this year’s game sale is yet to start, Valve have already started a little promotion of its own. If you’re looking for your next console, look no further: The Steam Deck is on sale.
The Steam Summer Sale Has a Surprise for Handheld Fans
Valve has surprised gamers by launching its Steam Summer Sale ahead of schedule. The prices for the LCD models have been heavily slashed (and just in time to play Shadow of the Erdtree on the go).
For a limited time, you can get 15% off the prices of two LCD versions, marking the biggest offer the company has ever provided for these handheld gaming devices.
The 64GB LCD model, which typically retails for $349, is now available for just $296.95.
If this isn’t enough space, consider adding microSD cards, a cost-effective solution for the handheld device that doesn’t break the bank.
The higher-capacity 512GB LCD model also sees a significant price drop. Normally priced at $449, you can now grab it for $381.65—over $250 less than its original cost.
The 256GB LCD model is not part of this discount promotion and remains priced at $399.
Stock Issues Are a Thing of the Past
Thankfully, there’s no need to panic or refresh Steam to be the first one into the sale before everything runs out. The company has clarified the procedure in case of stock shortages.
If a specific model runs out of stock, a reservation queue will be implemented. Customers will receive invitations to purchase based on their position in the queue.
The company reassures customers of steady inventory flow—if its word is anything to go by, there won’t be a repeat of the stock shortage issues faced during the LCD model’s initial release.
To manage demand, there is a purchase restriction that will be implemented at launch. Customers can only purchase one OLED model per week. Supposedly, this is a temporary restriction until the company is “confident“ it can meet demand.
Summer sale – what are you hoping for?
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With the upcoming Summer Sale, now’s the perfect time to snag the Deck and get a few titles for it as well.
Some of the most anticipated discounts seem to be for the Metal Gear Solid collection, Elden Ring, and Kingdom Hearts.
What game are you most excited to grab when the sale goes live? Let us know in the comments below!
