Three years after showcasing a white prototype, Valve has finally released a purchasable white version of the Steam Deck. The much-anticipated "Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White" is set to launch on November 18, 2024, and will be available globally. This limited edition model, priced at $679 USD, will be available in limited quantities, with stock distributed proportionally across regions including North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Australia.
Valve has confirmed that the availability of the Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White will be restricted to one unit per account, and accounts must have made a Steam purchase before November 2024 and be in good standing to qualify. Valve emphasizes that this is a one-time release, stating, "Once we are sold out, we will be sold out."
Below is a timetable for the release of the Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White across various regions:
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (EDT) | Nov 18, 6:00 p.m. |
| United States (PDT) | Nov 18, 3:00 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Nov 18, 11:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Nov 19, 12:00 p.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Nov 19, 10:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Nov 19, 7:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Nov 19, 8:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Nov 19, 7:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Nov 19, 1:00 a.m. |
| Brazil | Nov 18, 8:00 p.m. |
The excitement for a white Steam Deck began in 2021 when Valve teased a prototype during the Steam Deck presentation. At the time, fans could only dream of owning the white version, as it was not available for sale. Valve's Greg Coomer noted, "This is a prototype only. We love it too, but we’re not able to bring it to market at the same time we’re shipping the Steam Deck," adding that they were considering other color options for the future. Now, those dreams have become a reality with the release of the Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White.
