Steam Deck is Valve's handheld gaming PC, and even though it's currently in the middle of its second generation, it took more than two years before it hit Australia. Thankfully, the time of paying more via grey market sellers is over because Steam Deck now ships from a local warehouse straight to Australian customers.
Official Australian prices start from AU$649 for the 256GB LCD model, through to AU$1,049 for the 1TB OLED. If you want one of the former you'll need to act fast, because as of December 2025, Valve has discontinued production on the 256GB LCD model.
- 256GB LCD: AU$649 (no longer in production but still available as of January 2026)
- 512GB OLED: AU$899
- 1TB OLED: AU$1,049
What's the difference between the LCD and OLED models, you ask? Following the launch of the OG Steam Deck in 2022, Valve released the Steam Deck OLED last year, which proved a nice improvement over the original. "The Steam Deck OLED refines an already fantastic handheld gaming PC," Tyler Colp wrote. "While it may not push the performance higher, the OLED screen, improved battery, and larger storage make it the most valuable device available."
From Steam Deck's February 2022 launch, the unit only shipped to the United States, UK, Canada and the European Union. Then in August 2023, Valve partnered with Komodo to make the Steam Deck available in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Korea.
How much does Steam Deck cost in Australia?
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Now that Valve has announced official prices for the Steam Deck in Australia, the old grey market prices look a little extortionate, but only by around AU$100 in most cases. Here are the official Australian prices for the Steam Deck. These prices include shipping.
256GB LCD: AU$649
512GB OLED: AU$899
1TB OLED: AU$1,049
That almost checks out with how we predicted Valve would price the Steam Deck in Australia. We were expecting AU$920 for the 512GB OLED and AU$1,080 for the 1TB OLED. So we were close!
Where can I get Steam Deck accessories?
Most Australian tech and gaming retailers will stock headsets and keyboards, should you want those for your Steam Deck. For Steam Deck docks, they can be had direct from Valve for a yet-to-be-specified Australian price, but they're pretty pricey compared to great third-party options.
If you're in the market for Steam Deck accessories, we've got a handy guide to the best Steam Deck accessories in Australia, ranging from docks to power banks to decent third-party cases.
Below are some of the main peripherals you'll probably be after for Steam Deck, based on whether we like 'em or not!
1. Best overall:
Razer BlackShark V3
2. Best budget:
Corsair HS55 Stereo
3. Best wired:
HyperX Cloud Alpha
4. Best mid-range wireless:
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X
5. Best audiophile:
Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro
6. Best wireless audiophile:
Audeze Maxwell
7. Best for streaming:
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS StreamSet
8. Best noise-cancelling:
AceZone A-Spire
9. Best earbuds:
Steelseries Arctis GameBuds
1. Best overall:
Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless
2. Best budget:
Gamakay x Naughshark NS68
3. Best mid-range:
Ducky Zero 6108
4. Best rapid trigger:
Wooting 80HE
5. Best wireless rapid trigger:
Keychron K2 HE
6. Best silent:
Be Quiet! Light Mount
7. Best tenkeyless:
Keychron Q3 Max
8. Best low profile:
NuPhy Air60 HE
9. Best ergonomic:
Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB
10. Best membrane:
Roccat Magma
1. Best overall:
GameSir G7 Pro
2. Best budget:
GameSir Nova Lite
3. Best high end:
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC
4. Best wired:
Scuf Valor Pro
Should I buy a Steam Deck in Australia via a third-party?
It is possible to buy a Steam Deck in Australia without going ordering direct from Valve, and given Valve's move into Australia it may prove worthwhile if a bunch of grey market sellers want to offload their stock.
Retailers such as Amazon, eBay, Kogan, Dick Smith, Catch and even Woolworths have listings for purchasing Steam Deck for Australians, though none of those reputable retailers are actually selling it direct: All listings for Steam Deck are via third-party sellers.
It's not just us warning to be cautious: Valve itself has said to be careful. In a tweet on January 11, the official Steam Deck account had this to say. "A quick note that the only official ways to purchase Steam Deck are directly from Steam (in the US, CA, EU, and UK), or from Komodo (JP, KR, TW, and HK). Steam Decks sold via any other websites or retailers are unofficial - please be careful."
Should you buy a Steam Deck in Australia via a third-party seller? It's a risk, but if prices drop lower than buying from Valve direct—which very rarely happens—then it may be worthwhile. If you're buying via eBay, and with PayPal, there should be protections in place.
I'm throwing all caution to the wind and buying a Steam Deck via a third-party. Where is it currently cheap?
Below are the current best prices for all Steam Deck OLED models including 512GB and 1TB models. Again: check the seller, and check their reviews, before deciding to take the plunge.
Will Valve make Australians wait to purchase its forthcoming Steam Machine and Steam Frame?
Miraculously, no! Valve has confirmed the Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Controller will all be available to Australians at the same time as other launch regions.
When was the Steam Deck's official release date in Australia?
The Steam Deck started shipping to Australia direct from Valve from November 19, 2024.
