I kinda have the money. Not really. Well… I’d survive til next pay. But if I wait and it goes up in price then it’s gonna be harder to get one.
If you’re worried about the price of the steam deck going up then definitely don’t buy it, because if the deck price goes up then tons of other prices are gonna go up and your financial situation is gonna be a lot worse then than it is now
Your groceries, rent, utilities, and all material good are about to skyrocket in price. Save your money and focus on survival.
Maybe, but take a look at the refurbished/used market first. I got a really decent deal on mine that way, which helps justify it a bit 👍
I agree, especially since parts are easily available from Ifixit. If something goes wrong with a used deck out of warranty there is good change you can fix it and still come out ahead.
I love my steam deck but it’s not worth financial hardship
Keep in mind that a lot of things will become a lot more expensive for you in the next few months. It really depends on your financial situation and job security but I would say unless you have a big surplus and have built a comfortable emergency fund, do not spend extra on not essential stuff.
Even separate from that, if OP does not have at least a few months of savings, even in good times, their number one priority should be saving. If they do not have savings then they are not in the position to buy
Do you need it? Do you have the extra money to spend? Only you know this answer, honestly. Is it worth it for you? If it is, then go for it. Preferably a refurbished one since they’re normally $100+ cheaper and are great.
Based on what you just posted: absolutely not. Prioritize financial security at this time. There will always be another thing you can buy later—perhaps Steam Deck 2!
Or do what i did and buy a like-new, used one for $200.
Considering there’s a recession coning id hold on to that extra cash
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Aren’t the used LCD ones available really cheap these days? Probably best bang for your buck.
I had this thought-process back in December before ordering a Retroid Pocket 5, which was evidently the right call. At this point things are so turbulent that it might be too late. I mean you probably could order right now and the price probably won’t suddenly go up - but more important is that everything is so up in the air that you might need that money in the near future for other necessities.
If you plan on plugging in a monitor and keyboard and using it as a more general computer it’s a lot easier to justify
I would not buy it new, perhaps at most buy it used - like others have said.
Long term, plan on setting aside a specific number every week or paycheck (ie $25 each week). You’ll eventually have the funds pain free. As a plus, the envelope money will come in handy if some other emergency comes up, but you can restart the fund building for this goal.
It’s a nice extension of your PC but don’t worry about it if you don’t have money you can absolutely spare. Even then, as others have mentioned, look at used ones because they’re a lot cheaper.
If you also use a gaming PC it’s amazing. Leave it on at home and you can stream demanding games to it from outside your house. I do it with Helldivers all the time
