A Steam Deck prototype recently appeared on eBay, listed with a starting price of almost $3,000. It seems that the item quickly attracted interest from buyers, as reports indicate that it may have already been purchased for $2,000.

Enthusiasts browsing eBay often stumble upon unique items, but this prototype has sparked additional intrigue due to its mysterious background. The seller, known as Storm_City_Retro, asserts that it is an authentic prototype, despite stating that no operating system is installed.

Market Reaction

Although the original listing was taken down, the documentation of the sale includes details about the model being an ‘Engineering Sample’ and carries a label indicating it was ’not for resale.’

“A Steam Deck engineering prototype was just sold on eBay today for $3000 😭” from r/SteamDeck

This event has drawn nostalgia and excitement among gamers. Although the legitimacy of the prototype needs further verification, similar instances of tech prototypes appearing in unexpected places have been reported in the past.

As interest surges, many hope to see more insights into the internal workings of such high-end gaming hardware from the buyer or following future sales that can be tracked in eBay’s listings.