Steam recently announced the Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White, a new variant of its popular handheld gaming device. This fresh edition, which boasts an all-white theme, is set to launch worldwide on November 18th with a price tag of $679 USD.
However, while it might be tempting to grab the limited edition, there’s a more affordable way to achieve the same white aesthetic if you’re already a proud owner of a Steam Deck OLED. That should help negate any fear of missing out if the ‘limited edition’ tag is putting you against the clock.
Create your own White Steam Deck OLED using a custom shell
The Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White boasts the same specs as the existing OLED 1TB model. Aside from the color, there’s nothing new about it. Well, you do get “an exclusive white carrying case and white microfiber cleaning cloth” to go along with it. Anyway, the white edition definitely looks stunning and, well, more elegant in our opinion.
However, if you already own a Steam Deck OLED, then you don’t have to spend $679 on the new limited edition to get a white Steam Deck. Instead, you can convert your existing OLED model into a white version using a shell kit from eXtremeRate, a company known for its customizable accessories for gaming devices.
eXtremeRate offers several replacement shells for the Steam Deck OLED, and one of them is a pure white shell that will transform your current Steam Deck OLED into a white version, closely resembling the limited edition. The best part? This white shell costs just $35.99, making it a far more affordable option than purchasing the whole limited edition model. The company also has the same shells for the LCD variant, so you can convert that one into white too.
The full instructions on how to replace your Steam Deck’s shell are already listed on the product page. However, the company does mention that it “requires customers to take apart the console to replace the original shells and buttons with eXtremeRate accessories.” So, if you’re not confident about your skills, we recommend you take your Steam Deck to a shop and let experts replace the shell for you, if possible.
