Get a nice discount on the Steam Deck LCD during Valve's Black Friday sale

I was wondering if this would happen after it went on sale in October

I'm tempted but I really wanted the oled model, as it sounds like an amazing upgrade. Not just the display but battery life, better WiFi ect

That said I've wanted a steam deck for years and this is a great bargain, I'm just so indecisive and kind of want to wait until I can afford the oled model


Last edited by Doktor-Mandrake on 24 Nov 2025 at 6:57 pm UTC

The Steam Deck LCD is good, and this is a great deal - but if you can stretch, the OLED is far superior overall.

Okay okay, I still have one I got from the last sale that I've still yet to open. Now is as good of a chance as ever to get one if you missed it, unless you're waiting to see the prices of their new toys next year.

I'm tempted to get the LCD model with the 20% discount, to try out the concept of a Steam Deck without spending too much. This is because I don't know if I'll really have any time to play (I've barely gamed at all in the last few years, even after buying games I was really keen to play). My main concern is fan noise, and disturbing people in the same room. Do the current LCD models have the quieter fan, or is it still random whether I'll get a noisy one? And is the OLED model any quieter, apart from all the other improved features?

I'm tempted to get the LCD model with the 20% discount, to try out the concept of a Steam Deck without spending too much. This is because I don't know if I'll really have any time to play (I've barely gamed at all in the last few years, even after buying games I was really keen to play). My main concern is fan noise, and disturbing people in the same room. Do the current LCD models have the quieter fan, or is it still random whether I'll get a noisy one? And is the OLED model any quieter, apart from all the other improved features?

I just tried with Shadow Of War, and I can hardly hear my Steam Deck. AFAIR, they had a software update for the problematic fan type. I don't know if they're still using it.

Steam Deck LED is good.

But, to be honest: If you're not playing in the first place, do you thing Steam Deck will change that?

Thanks!

Quoting: EikeBut, to be honest: If you're not playing in the first place, do you thing Steam Deck will change that?

That's a good question. I've read a fair number of comments and reviews from people saying that being able to just pick up the Steam Deck and play a game, rather than sitting down at a full-on desktop PC, somehow made it easier for them to find time to play. I'm also wondering if having the extra device will mean I can more easily play multiplayer games with friends/family at home. But I'm also not sure, which is one reason why I'm thinking of the (relatively) low-end LCD model (if I get one at all) rather than splashing out on the OLED.

That's a good question. I've read a fair number of comments and reviews from people saying that being able to just pick up the Steam Deck and play a game, rather than sitting down at a full-on desktop PC, somehow made it easier for them to find time to play. I'm also wondering if having the extra device will mean I can more easily play multiplayer games with friends/family at home.

We're playing Minecraft with two people in one world with PC and Steam Deck. So, yes, this night work out!

BTW, still searching for tips how to play split screen on one PC. I cannot get two controllers to work, the two Minecraft instance's controls are always interfering with each other.