Valve confirms iFixit will continue Steam Deck battery sales
Originally published Jul 15, 2026
By Sean Hollister · The Verge
AI-generated summary based on The Verge · Aggregated by OffScreenSpace · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 15, 2026
Key points
- Valve will keep Steam Deck batteries available via iFixit.
- The reversal follows earlier reports of a planned discontinuation.
- Owners can still buy and install replacement batteries themselves.
Valve announced that it will not discontinue the replacement batteries for its Steam Deck handheld, allowing iFixit to keep offering them to users. The decision reverses earlier reports suggesting the battery would become unavailable, which had raised concerns among owners who prefer self‑service repairs.
Customers can continue purchasing the official replacement battery through iFixit's online store and install it themselves without needing to send the device to Valve. The move underscores Valve's ongoing support for third‑party repair options and aims to maintain the handheld’s longevity for existing and new users alike.
Read the original story: The Verge — by Sean Hollister