Hold the front page, Valve's Steam Deck has gotten only its second-ever major discount in the brand new Steam Summer Sale for 2023. That's right, you can currently get up to 20% off the portable gaming PC, bringing the 512GB model down from $649 to $519.20, a healthy $129.80 discount overall.
The 64GB model is also 10% off, down to $359, while the 256GB model is 15% off, down to $449.95. Check out our Steam Deck review or ROG Ally vs Steam Deck comparison for more details on the handy device. Steam's Summer Sale is running until July 13, so you've got a little bit of time to weigh up your options before committing to any big purchases as well.
If you're picking up a Steam Deck during the sale, we thought it might be best to recommend a few useful accessories to consider alongside your purchase. There are plenty of accessories to check out after securing your order, but for starters, we definitely suggest opting for a power bank. Steam Deck does a lot of things right, but it can still struggle to maintain decent battery life while on the go and playing more graphically heavy games like God of War or Red Dead Redemption. At best you're going to get about one to two hours. So, to get the absolute most out of your portable PC, here are the best portable chargers to consider.
Next up in our top recommended accessories are the handy micro SD Cards. These work wonderfully expanding your overall storage, especially if you're opting for the 64GB version. Your Steam Deck will likely fill up very quickly if you're installing big games like Hogwarts Legacy or Cyberpunk 2077, so an SD card is a smart, and surprisingly affordable investment. Plus, performance hits are relatively minor compared to playing off the internal SSD, so these are some good micro SD cards to check out.
Steam's Summer Sale is also on at the moment, and there's a slew of great discounts on the latest and greatest games, from AAA hits to the best indie darlings, so it feels like this sale has everything. We'll leave our favorite selections from the sale just below for you to consider, but it's worth checking out the full sale (and your wishlist) as well to get the full picture. But, if you're looking to save a little extra cash as well, trusted seller Green Man Gaming also has a Summer Sale right now, with several of their discounts being even better than what's on offer directly through Steam.
There's plenty of other great deals to already check out before the big Prime Day sale over July 11-12. This includes 3-months of Audible for free, 30% off the new Amazon Echo Buds (2023), and a whole selection of Amazon devices that have already seen discounts. Plus, we've even got 10 vital tips and tricks for you to follow to ensure you save as much as possible this Prime Day. If you're trying to keep costs down while maintaining your favorite hobby, stay tuned for more incredible discounts or follow @IGNDeals on Twitter for even more updates before Prime Day.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
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The 64GB model is also 10% off, down to $359, while the 256GB model is 15% off, down to $449.95. Check out our Steam Deck review or ROG Ally vs Steam Deck comparison for more details on the handy device. Steam's Summer Sale is running until July 13, so you've got a little bit of time to weigh up your options before committing to any big purchases as well.
Best Steam Deck Accessories To Consider
If you're picking up a Steam Deck during the sale, we thought it might be best to recommend a few useful accessories to consider alongside your purchase. There are plenty of accessories to check out after securing your order, but for starters, we definitely suggest opting for a power bank. Steam Deck does a lot of things right, but it can still struggle to maintain decent battery life while on the go and playing more graphically heavy games like God of War or Red Dead Redemption. At best you're going to get about one to two hours. So, to get the absolute most out of your portable PC, here are the best portable chargers to consider.
Next up in our top recommended accessories are the handy micro SD Cards. These work wonderfully expanding your overall storage, especially if you're opting for the 64GB version. Your Steam Deck will likely fill up very quickly if you're installing big games like Hogwarts Legacy or Cyberpunk 2077, so an SD card is a smart, and surprisingly affordable investment. Plus, performance hits are relatively minor compared to playing off the internal SSD, so these are some good micro SD cards to check out.
Best Deals in The Steam Summer Sale
Steam's Summer Sale is also on at the moment, and there's a slew of great discounts on the latest and greatest games, from AAA hits to the best indie darlings, so it feels like this sale has everything. We'll leave our favorite selections from the sale just below for you to consider, but it's worth checking out the full sale (and your wishlist) as well to get the full picture. But, if you're looking to save a little extra cash as well, trusted seller Green Man Gaming also has a Summer Sale right now, with several of their discounts being even better than what's on offer directly through Steam.
More Great Deals Before Prime Day
There's plenty of other great deals to already check out before the big Prime Day sale over July 11-12. This includes 3-months of Audible for free, 30% off the new Amazon Echo Buds (2023), and a whole selection of Amazon devices that have already seen discounts. Plus, we've even got 10 vital tips and tricks for you to follow to ensure you save as much as possible this Prime Day. If you're trying to keep costs down while maintaining your favorite hobby, stay tuned for more incredible discounts or follow @IGNDeals on Twitter for even more updates before Prime Day.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
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