After eagerly waiting for three years since the initial showcase of a white prototype, Valve has finally unveiled the much-anticipated white version of the Steam Deck. Dubbed the "Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White," this sleek console will be available for purchase starting November 18, 2024, at 3PM PST. Priced at $679 USD, this limited edition model will be accessible worldwide, with shipping options extending to regions such as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Australia, in addition to North America and Europe.
Valve has confirmed that the Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White will be produced in limited quantities, with stock distribution carefully managed across different regions. Purchases are restricted to one unit per account, and buyers must have made a prior Steam purchase before November 2024, with their account in good standing. Valve has made it clear that this particular design is a one-time release: "Once we are sold out, we will be sold out."
To help you plan your purchase, here's a detailed timetable for the release of the Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White across various regions:
Region | Local Release Time |
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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 has been building ever since Valve teased a white prototype during the Steam Deck presentation in 2021. Initially, only the black variants were available for purchase, with Valve's Greg Coomer stating, "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." He also hinted at exploring other color options in the future, a promise now fulfilled with the launch of the Limited Edition White model.