Key takeaways
- Valve's Steam Deck is finally coming to Australia in November, with LCD and OLED models available: $649 LCD, $899-1,049 OLED.
- Australian pricing for steam decks is slightly higher than US counterparts, possibly due to different power systems and manufacturing costs.
- The Steam Deck features an AMD APU optimized for handheld gaming, delivering performance for AAA titles.
of the valve Steam Deck Finally arrived in Australia. The update on Steam deck distribution came direct from Valve during PAX Australia.
The Steam Deck has been an extremely popular gaming handheld since its launch. Initially selling out completely, Steam Deck now has a steady supply and multiple models for fans to choose from. Being able to play almost any game on the Steam platform on the go is a pretty impressive feat, and while the Steam deck now has competitors, many eager gamers are waiting for the chance to get hold of one of Valve's devices.

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Valve announced at PAX (via GamesHub ) that starting in November, Australian residents can purchase Steam Decks directly from the company. Previously, it was only possible to obtain it through resellers or people willing to send one from another region. In November, the handheld will be officially available in Australia, US, Canada, UK, EU, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. While an exact date hasn't been announced, Valve has provided information on how much Australian residents can expect to pay for the device.
Valve's Australian pricing and steam deck models available
Gamers may be pleased to know that the original LCD and new OLED versions of the Steam deck will be available in Australia. The 256GB LCD model will cost $649 AUD, while the OLED 512GB model will sell for $899 AUD and the 1TB OLED for $1,049 AUD. While performance between the two models is nearly identical, the OLED version has a slightly larger screen, longer-lasting battery, higher refresh rate, and Wi-Fi 6E for faster downloads.
- Steam Deck 256 GB LCD – $649 AUD
- Steam Deck 512 GB OLED – $899 AUD
- Steam Deck 1 TB OLED – $1,049 AUD
It's worth noting that Australian prices for steam decks seem to be slightly higher than their American counterparts. Based on currency conversions at the time of publication, the price of the base LCD model has increased by about $40 USD, while the OLED variants cost about $60 (USD) more. The reason for the pricing disparity is not entirely clear, although it may have something to do with construction, as power systems in Australia are different from those in the US. Australia uses a higher voltage than the United States. Manufacturing, supply chain, and storage can also play a role. In any case, it will probably still be less expensive than finding a resold version elsewhere.