A quick trip to eBay reveals that many people who missed the initial rush were more than willing to pay top dollar for a “confirmed preorder reservation.”
Preorders for the Steam Deck kicked off yesterday at 1 PM EST, and it didn’t take long for enthusiasts to crash the Steam store, causing all sorts of issues. The device is priced at $399, $529, and $649 respectively for 64GB,256GB, and 512GB configurations. Unsurprisingly, the first batch of preorders sold out quickly, not only to eager gamers but also scalpers. Unlike most product preorders, which require you to pay the full price of the product upfront, Valve only requires a $5 refundable deposit. And according to Valve, the customers that were able to get their orders in yesterday should have their Steam Decks ship in December, barring any unforeseen production hitches (which seem to be common these days).
