The starting price of the Steam Deck OLED launched by Valve is NT$ 18,800. Although there are second-hand products available on the market, it inevitably requires a gamble on character and lacks relevant warranty services. Now the official sales of “new products” not only provide The one-year warranty is the same as that of a new phone, and there is a discount of up to US$130, which is a considerable saving of about 4,200 yuan.
The refurbished Steam Deck has passed the same quality control tests as the original products, including the status of the screen, controller and other parts. The health of the battery will also be checked, and the system will be refilled and updated to ensure that the machine’s data and usage are safe. Safety. At the same time, all new products receive the same treatment as brand-new products on the market, including a one-year limited warranty and a portable storage bag.
It should be noted that because the machine has been used before and may have been disassembled and repaired, there may be some defects in appearance. This also includes the fact that the power cord may be second-hand and has only undergone safety inspection and testing in advance.
In terms of selling price, depending on the condition of the product after repair, it will be US$110-130 less than the original price, about NT$3,500-4,200. Taking the 512 GB model as priced at NT$18,800, it can be purchased for as low as NT$14,600. go home.
However, it is a pity that currently only Canada, EU countries, the United Kingdom, and the United States are open to purchase new products. As for other regions, this service is not provided for the time being. However, the official Steam website already has an introduction in Traditional Chinese. Maybe Taiwan will also have the opportunity to open it in the future. .