Valve is ending Steam Deck LCD sales for one of its core configurations. On the Steam Deck Store page, Valve says that it is “phasing out the Steam Deck LCD 256GB model” and that it “will no longer be available” once remaining inventory runs out.
The same message emphasizes separating sales and support. Valve says it will “continue to provide ongoing support for Steam Deck LCD,” which should ease the concerns of people who already own an LCD model.
The store listing currently shows the Steam Deck LCD 256GB priced at $399, but it is out of stock while the Steam Deck OLED models remain available.
The end is tied to the inventory
Valve does not specify a date for the change. Instead, the Steam Deck LCD 256GB exit will be tied to remaining inventory, which is a different signal than a typical restock gap.
Since the model is marked as discontinued and is no longer available on the store page, any reappearance could be short-lived.
OLED is now the clear entry point
Steam Deck OLED feels like the refined model. The OLED screen delivers deeper blacks and higher contrast, and the updated internals tend to extend battery life. Since OLED is the flagship, it makes less sense to keep a single budget LCD tier, so it’s sunset. While the LCD version is many people’s first encounter with the groundbreaking handheld, the OLED is arguably the better of the two.
What buyers should do next
If the $399 Steam Deck LCD 256GB was the selling point, it’s safest to consider it a limited availability purchase going forward. Waiting may work, but the phase-out language means you’re betting on remaining stock.
If you’re shopping on a tighter schedule, the practical reality is that Valve is actively selling OLED today, and it’s one of the best handhelds on the market right now.
