10 Highlights

• Valve's Steam Deck OLED Limited Edition White, launching November 18 globally, expands past North America, now includes Australia from November 19.
• Priced at $679, the Limited Edition White offers unique aesthetics, including a white carry case, at a premium over the regular version.
• • Valve restricts purchases to one per account, using restrictions to prevent scalping and ensure fairness across regions.
  • Enhanced features include a 7.4-inch 1280 x 800 HDR OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, promising improved visual gaming experiences.
  • While identical in specs to the black version, the white variant's $30 price difference caters to consumers favoring design upgrades.
  • Exclusive to the Limited Edition are the white aesthetic elements, including a white microfibre cloth for maintenance and cleanliness.
  • Feedback from this launch will inform Valve's future color variants, hinting at a consumer-driven approach for new designs.
  • Expansion into Japan, Korea, and Australia is part of Valve's strategic market growth, delivering the Steam Deck OLED to broader regions.
  • Valve's incremental hardware updates affirm commitment to the Steam Deck, anticipating no new model until substantial tech advancements.
  • Buying a Steam Deck requires a 'good standing' account with previous purchases to deter spam and ensure legitimate customer access.