RIP The Steam Deck (LCD), Long Live the Steam Deck (OLED)

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RIP The Steam Deck (LCD), Long Live the Steam Deck (OLED)

https://retrohandhelds.gg/steam-deck-lcd-discontinued/

RIP Steam Deck LCD — you were the budget-friendly hero we didn’t know we needed.

Valve quietly pulled the plug on the original LCD model, no fanfare, no clearance sale—just a quiet “sold out, never to return” note on their site. No dramatic farewell tour, no last-minute discounts. Just… poof. Gone.

And honestly? Fair. The OLED models are brighter, smoother, and just better—plus, Valve’s clearly prepping for 2026’s big hardware drop (Steam Machine? Steam Frame? We’re ready). This isn’t a sign of the Deck 2 arriving… it’s just smart inventory housekeeping. The LCD was great while it lasted—$399 for a portable PC gaming revolution? Yes, please.

Now, the lineup’s clean: two OLED options—512GB or 1TB. No more “should I get the LCD?” debates. Just pure, glowing performance.

So raise a glass (or a Steam Controller) to the LCD. You made handheld gaming accessible, affordable, and wildly fun. We’ll miss you.

— But seriously… OLED is chef’s kiss.