Steam Deck reservations in Asia finally have a confirmed shipping date
And the official docking station is coming, too!
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What you need to know
Valve has officially announced a step forward in Steam Deck availability for countries in Asia, including Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Partnering with Japanese retailer Komodo to act as an authorized reseller, reservations made by customers in the region will begin to see confirmation emails arriving from December 1, 2022.
We’re happy to announce that Steam Decks will start shipping in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan on December 17th via Komodo, our official Steam Deck distributor in these regions.Customers in these regions can reserve the Steam Deck here: https://t.co/OSqJUPyW5k pic.twitter.com/clz5k5PObiNovember 30, 2022
Prices in Japan include tax. As advertised on theKomodo Steam Deck store page, the entry-level 64GB model is ¥59,800, the mid-range 256GB option is ¥79,800, and the top-end 512GB variant is ¥99,800. The costs convert to around €415, €555, and €695, respectively, roughly matching Valve’s prices in the EU.
Customers with reservations in other regions will be unaffected by Valve’s expansion into Asia. The queue is separate and handled by Komodo, so fear not if you’re waiting on delivery in the United States, Canada, the European Union, or the United Kingdom.
The official Steam Deck docking station is also available from theKomodo store, priced at ¥14,800 in Japan. Converting to around €99 to match the European price, it’s an attractive accessory with a fairly steep cost. Alternatives are available worldwide, including a 5-in-1 docking station from JSAUX selling for around $40 in the US.
Valve’s portable PC handheld is finally within reach for excited customers living in these newly-added regions, but Australia is sadly still waiting. Check our fullSteam Deck reviewfor a full breakdown of why we love it.
Hook your Steam Deck up to HDMI with a 4K output at 60Hz, a LAN port for Ethernet, USB-C for charging, and dual USB-A 2.0 ports for accessories.
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