Saturday, 2:10 PM ET, November 29th: All deals checked and verified, with one SD card being removed due to the sale ending. – Daniel Rubino, Editor-in-Chief
For the first time in Valve’s history, it is launching its own Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales event, slashing prices for hundreds of games for PC gamers to enjoy.
Is the entry-level Steam Deck worth the investment?
While the original base model of the Steam Deck may not be as advanced as its modern OLED-display counterparts, it’s still one of the best gaming handhelds around, and it has not let me down in the three years I’ve owned it.
Its SteamOS operating system is extremely user-friendly, its controls are responsive, it’s able to run most PC games with smooth performance framerates of 60fps at 1280×800 resolution. It can even run hardware-hungry games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Forza Horizon 5 at consistent 30 to 40 FPS if you lock the handheld’s refresh rate to 40Hz.
The Steam Deck is also fairly durable, comfy to hold (especially for gamers with big hands like mine), and is compatible with various cloud apps to stream games like NVIDIA GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
What’s more is that the Steam Deck is easily upgradeable as you can outfit it with third-party shells, enhanced display screens, hall-effect sticks, custom face buttons, and larger SSDs. You can even pair it up with wireless controllers, keyboards, and mice while it’s in dock mode to play games with your preferred controller method.
So, if you end up getting the OG Steam Deck through Valve’s Black Friday sales event and fancy some extra accessories to recharge its batteries, make certain games easier to play, or keep it safe while travelling, then check out these discounted peripherals today to enrich your Steam Deck.
FAQ
What does the entry-level Steam Deck come with?
The entry-level Steam Deck features a 1280 x 800 LCD display, 7″ Diagonal display size, 60Hz refresh rate, Wi-Fi 5, 40Whr battery with 2-8 hours of gameplay battery life, 45W Power supply with 1.5m cable, a carrying case, and a Steam profile bundle.
Is it possible to run non-Steam games on the Steam Deck?
Yes, Valve has confirmed you can run non-Steam games on it via the Steam Deck’s Proton software.
Can the Steam Deck launch games offline?
Once a game has been installed onto the Steam Deck’s internal SSD or microSD card, you can play games offline unless certain games require an internet connection.
However, you will need to be connected to the internet to download games, download their DLC and patch updates, and play their online multiplayer modes.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday has now officially begun and will last from November 28, 2025, to December 1, 2025.
When is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday will start on December 1, 2025 and will last for the full day. Retailers will host electronic-focused discounts throughout the day and possibly have them last a couple of days after Cyber Monday is over.
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