Valve Releases Limited Edition White Steam Deck OLED Model

Valve isn’t launching a completely new Steam Deck anytime soon, but they are freshening things up with an exciting release. Get ready for the Steam Deck OLED to make a splash in its new limited edition white variant.

This version, aptly named the “Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White,” shares the same specifications as the existing 1TB model. However, it comes with a slight price increase, retailing at $679, which is $30 more than its standard counterpart. Mark your calendars because it’s hitting the shelves next week, specifically on Monday, November 18.

This spiffy new edition doesn’t just boast a new color. Aside from the sleek white and gray finish, each unit will arrive bundled with its own white carrying case and a handy microfiber cleaning cloth. Valve isn’t new to experimenting with different colors. You might recall their previously released limited edition smoky translucent shell, which flew off the shelves quickly despite some issues with minor cracks. But this time, the company promises a sturdy experience with the white Deck, making it available wherever the Steam Deck is sold—spanning the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, and partnering regions in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea, through their partner Komodo. To ensure availability stays fair, Valve plans to distribute stock “proportionally” across these regions.

To keep scalpers at bay, there’s a one-per-account limit on orders for this white edition, and also, your Steam account must have at least one purchase dated before November 2024.

In a statement to the press, Valve expressed that the launch of this second limited edition isn’t just a color venture. It’s a feeler for future developments, saying, “We’re curious to see what the response is, and will use what we learn to inform future decisions about any potential new color variants down the line.”

If sprucing up your Deck with a bit of color is on your agenda but you don’t want to wait, you can always check out third-party companies like Jsaux and dbrand that offer skins and alternate backplates. Yet, for those who prefer their gadgets straight from the original source, this variant is the real deal—grab yours until they’re all snagged.

Valve also hinted at some exciting developments ahead for the Deck, mentioning “ongoing work toward the future of Steam Deck and other hardware plans,” alongside continued software updates and color options.

Just by glancing at the photos, there’s a nostalgic nod to the Wii U mixed with a hint of an iPod’s vibe—definitely intriguing. It makes me wonder if this fresh look might entice current Steam Deck owners to consider another purchase.