Valve will keep it as an upsell perk for the 1tb model.

Just buy a 3rd party slim case.

There is probably going to be a second hand market for the new cases. The stock case just doesn’t have a ton of functionality to it.

So many people upgrade to either a protective case w/ hard shell type of thing, or a carry case that fits accessories, or a sling bag. The old stock case is either going to be sold or end up just laying around.

So just wait a lil, and check eBay or your local online classifieds section in craig’s list or kijiji, FB marketplace, etc.

Hell, even if you posted an ad yourself saying you’d buy it for $20-30 or something those places, someone would probably respond and sell it to you.

who whould sell the case ? i mean…that makes no sense :D

I’d suggest grabbing a case that comes with a snap on shell to protect the front for travelling. A lot less space taken up and the deck is reasonably protected. There’s a fairly cheap one I use and the only complaint I have is that it covers the charging port too.

As a reference point: The DBrand Killswitch with Travel Cover. Pricey, you can get cheaper alternatives.

I was pretty sad when I learned the 512 didn’t come with the case :(