What is a typical price for a used Nintendo Switch OLED in Australia?

A used Nintendo Switch OLED in Australia typically sells for $300–$480 AUD, with a typical price around $380 AUD depending on condition and storage.

What is a typical price for a used Steam Deck OLED in Australia?

A used Steam Deck OLED in Australia typically sells for $650–$1,050 AUD, with a typical price around $820 AUD depending on condition and storage.

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Nintendo Switch OLED vs Steam Deck — Which Handheld to Buy in Australia?

Real Australian prices · Updated April 2026

Option A

Nintendo Switch OLED

2021 release

Second-hand price in Australia

Low

$300

Typical

$380

High

$480

Option B

Steam Deck OLED

2023 release

Second-hand price in Australia

Low

$650

Typical

$820

High

$1,050

The Verdict

The Nintendo Switch OLED wins for family gaming, Nintendo exclusives and portability. The Steam Deck wins for PC gaming, game library size and value. If you want Mario, Zelda and Pokemon, get the Switch. If you want your entire Steam library on the go, get the Steam Deck.

Full Spec Comparison

Nintendo Switch OLEDSteam Deck OLED

Display

7" OLED 720p

7.4" OLED 800p 90Hz HDR

Chip

NVIDIA Tegra X1+

AMD Zen 2 + RDNA 2 APU

RAM

4GB

16GB LPDDR5

Storage

64GB (expandable via microSD)

512GB / 1TB NVMe SSD

Battery

4.5–9h depending on game

3–12h depending on game

TV Mode

Yes — 1080p via dock

Yes — via USB-C dock

Game Library

Nintendo exclusives + indie

Full Steam library (10,000+ games)

Online

Nintendo Switch Online ($29.95/year)

SteamOS (Linux) + Windows compatible

Nintendo Switch OLED

Pros

Best Nintendo exclusives (Zelda, Mario, Pokemon)

OLED screen is vibrant and sharp

TV mode via dock — plays on big screen

Huge family-friendly game library

Compact and lightweight

Cons

Underpowered vs Steam Deck

Joy-Con drift is a well-known issue

Nintendo Online is limited vs Steam

No access to third-party PC games

Steam Deck OLED

Pros

Access to entire Steam library — 10,000+ games

OLED screen with HDR is stunning

Full PC gaming performance

Can install Windows for full PC experience

Excellent value for PC gaming on the go

Cons

Heavier and bulkier than Switch

Battery life shorter on demanding games

No Nintendo exclusives

SteamOS has a learning curve for non-PC gamers

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