Nearly three years after teasing a white version of the Steam Deck, Valve has finally announced that this handheld gaming PC—typically available in black—will now also be sold in white.
This limited-edition white model will be priced at $679 and will go on sale on November 18th at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET in all regions where the Steam Deck is sold, including Australia and the Asian markets served by Komodo.
According to Valve, this special edition has the same internal specifications as the 1TB Steam Deck OLED model:
“The Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White has all the same specs as the Steam Deck OLED 1TB model but comes in a white and gray color scheme. It also includes an exclusive white carrying case and a white microfiber cleaning cloth.”
The standard 1TB OLED model is priced at $649, meaning customers are paying an additional $30 for the white color and accessories.
Valve has proportionally allocated stock across regions, but once this edition sells out, no more will be produced.
Valve has also shared a few more images of this model. While I recommend the Steam Deck OLED, some users might consider the Asus ROG Ally X, which offers competitive performance and good battery life, especially when dual-booting with the Bazzite operating system.
Bazzite closely mimics the Steam Deck experience, and the ROG Ally X, originally available in white but now also in black, provides an interesting alternative.
Valve previously showcased a white prototype that included an Aperture Science logo on the back, looking straight out of the Portal universe. Valve’s Greg Coomer even displayed this prototype—a nod to Portal fans, although it was never made available for sale.
Here’s hoping someone creates high-quality Portal-themed stickers for this white Steam Deck. Maybe we’ll even see some custom orange and blue Portal thumbstick covers to complete the look.
