Valve has announced that refurbished and certified Steam Bundles are now available on GameStop and on the company website. In a blog post, Valve explains that these handheld consoles are “certified refurbished.” Buying a refurbished unit can save you up to $130 and Valve says the units it sells go through a certified testing process.
” Every device is reset to a full factory reset, software is updated, and a thorough review is done at one of Valve’s facilities, including more than 100 tests. “, the company writes.” Tests include all controller inputs, sound system, display and internal components. Battery health is also evaluated to ensure proper operation and longevity “.
- 64GB model – $319 (was $399)
- 256GB model – $419 (was $529)
- 512GB model – $519 (was $649)
Buying refurbished hardware directly from the manufacturer, such as Apple, is often a great way to get hardware like new for less. without sacrificing software and warranty as if you had purchased your hardware from a third party.
Valve says the hardware is guaranteed to be like new, but refurbished units may have cosmetic defects that don’t affect its functionality. As with new consoles, you have a one-year warranty on your device.
