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woahevil1 t1_j0q6wgm wrote

Reply to comment by whatthejools in Steam Deck now shipping across Asia, plus a new Steam Deck Stable Client update by thebelsnickle1991

The Australian government raked valve over the coals due to their (consumer friendly) refund laws, and ever since then valve have not hardware business in Australia (aka valve index and steam deck). So unlikely for it to ever officially come. I guess NZ got caught in the crossfire, as its probably not worth the logistics.

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Cimexus t1_j0qvm8t wrote

I’m an Australian living in the US and I make regular trips back home to Australia.

Wondering if I should buy a few Steam Decks and then sell them to people in Oz next time I’m back there (not as a scalper, at a reasonable price I mean).

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nanonator102 t1_j0qtzjl wrote

The index is officially sold via EB Games, just not from Valve directly

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derverdwerb t1_j0rzgh8 wrote

Steam Link and the Controller predate that decision by years (2015 vs 2018), and were sold in Australia only very late. Your explanation might be right today, but doesn't explain their past behaviour.

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