The question
Handheld gaming PCs and the Switch 2 overlap in price. Which one is the better buy on the used market right now?
Prices we track
| Model | Lowest now | Typical (median) | Since 2026-10-16 | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck LCD 512GB | $435 | $555 | +6% | 60 | From $435 |
| Steam Deck OLED 512GB | $620 | $706 | +5% | 92 | From $620 |
| Steam Deck OLED 1TB | $450 | $841 | -1% | 98 | From $450 |
| ASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) | $358 | $470 | -3% | 63 | From $358 |
| ASUS ROG Ally X | $410 | $670 | -4% | 69 | From $410 |
| ROG Xbox Ally | $225 | $528 | -7% | 64 | From $225 |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | $758 | $850 | +1% | 99 | From $758 |
| Lenovo Legion Go | $440 | $587 | +4% | 100 | From $440 |
| Lenovo Legion Go S | $456 | $725 | +1% | 119 | From $456 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | $358 | $485 | +1% | 130 | From $358 |
What to weigh
The Steam Deck runs Valve's SteamOS. The ROG Ally, ROG Ally X and original Legion Go ship with Windows, which runs more PC launchers and Game Pass but needs more setup.
The Switch 2 is the only one that plays Nintendo's own games. If those are what you want, the PC handhelds are not a substitute, and the reverse holds for your Steam library.
The Steam Deck OLED's screen is the main upgrade over the LCD model; both play the same games.
On a used handheld, ask for photos of the screen powered on and check stick drift in the listing description. Thumbstick and battery wear are the common faults.
Price trend
Steam Deck LCD 512GBWait: today's low is 9% above its 27-day average; it has been cheaper recently.
Steam Deck OLED 512GBFair price: today's low is within 4% of its 27-day average.
Steam Deck OLED 1TBBuy: today's low is at its 27-day bottom (-6% vs the average daily low).
ASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme)Wait: today's low is 27% above its 27-day average; it has been cheaper recently.
What people are asking
- “What do you hate the most about your LCD/OLED Steam Deck ? I will start..”: r/SteamDeck, 1,590 upvotes and 1,060 comments as of 2026-11-10.
- “Steam deck - OLED vs LCD comparison”: r/SteamDeck, 44,143 upvotes and 525 comments as of 2026-11-10.
Sources
- Sharpest price tracking: daily snapshots of filtered US eBay listings (10 models above, as of 2026-11-11).
- Reddit, r/SteamDeck: What do you hate the most about your LCD/OLED Steam Deck ? I will start..
- Reddit, r/SteamDeck: Steam deck - OLED vs LCD comparison