I found someone selling the 512gb one for $240 and I’m debating on getting it. My other two options are a ps5 or series x. I personally prefer handheld gaming devices. I’ve owned an Xbox for years so I have several games. For the ps5, I heard it’s good but I don’t have any games which would be annoying buying a whole of new games. My current handheld devices are the 3ds, ps vita 2000, and switch.
If you prefer handhelds and aren’t already invested in the Xbox/PS ecosystems, the Deck is probably the best choice.
The Deck is a great handheld, and PC games are a lot cheaper than console ones, plus they’re usually tied to accounts so even when the next gen hits, you don’t need to rebuy your games.