The original 256GB LCD version of Valve’s Steam Deck is 20% off till 1st December, knocking it down to around $319.20 or £279.20 in the UK. It’s all part of this year’s Blackening of Friday, whereby whimpering price tags are shoved partway into sausage machines for the benefit of the first Xmas shoppers.
“That’s a chunk of cheddar,” whistled our new editorial director Julian, a choice of words I choose to take literally, mostly because he’s just ruined my sausage machine analogy. According to the UK’s Office of National Statistics, cheddar was 873p a kilogram as of January 2025, the last recorded figure. Assuming that average holds true, the Steam Deck is currently worth 32 kilograms of classic farmhouse cheese. That is a chunk of cheddar. Good work, Julian! This is why they handed you the big boss trousers.
It’s interesting to see the Steam Deck on sale, especially for those who enjoy gaming on the go. While it might not be the best fit for RTS games, it still offers a lot of potential for other genres. It’s always good to have options, even if they don’t suit everyone’s needs!
It’s definitely a great deal for those who prefer portable gaming! However, I think the performance for RTS games can be a crucial factor for many players. It might be worth considering how well it handles other genres before making a decision.