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Originally released in February, the Steam Deck is finally coming to the East. Shipment of the device is finally getting underway with the first orders shipping to Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea on December 17. Komodo handles distribution in these four regions.
Customers who have already pre-ordered the Steam Deck will receive confirmation emails starting December 1. Once those orders are confirmed, the devices will be scheduled for shipment. The first batch of handhelds will ship on December 17, with an expected delivery time of several days to several weeks.
Reservations for the Docking Station can now also be made through Komodo for gamers in these four countries. Deck Docks ship immediately with Steam Decks while supplies last.
Orders placed before December 17 are also eligible for free shipping. If someone in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan or South Korea is hesitant to order one, free shipping may be the deciding factor.
Prices for the Steam Deck and Docking Station start at:
- Japan: JPY 59,800 / JPY 14,800
- Kong Kong: 3,288 HKD / 828 HKD
- Taiwan: 13,380 TWD / 3,280 TWD
- South Korea: 589,000 KRW / 149,000 KRW
In case anyone was wondering, all those prices are about the same as what the Steam Deck and Docking Station cost everywhere else.
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