Some YouTubers are recommending that certain used ROG Ally devices may give better value and performance from the used market. These work really well with Bazzite. I don’t particularly value the trackpads and have the knowhow to be able to install Bazzite myself. I wouldn’t buy a Steam Deck if I were buying today. I’d look for an upgrade.
If I needed a replacement I’d probably be looking at the used market.
OG ROG Ally cost me £320 on eBay and came with a JSAUX grip and battery upgrade. Absolute bargain.
Some YouTubers are recommending that certain used ROG Ally devices may give better value and performance from the used market. These work really well with Bazzite. I don’t particularly value the trackpads and have the knowhow to be able to install Bazzite myself. I wouldn’t buy a Steam Deck if I were buying today. I’d look for an upgrade.
Pro tip: check pawn shops. I saw tons of handhelds for reasonable-great prices. Especially the steam deck and ROG ally. You can haggle too
Used ones are basically going for new prices. At least on eBay, I was seeing used and refurbished OLED models between $650 and $950.