Valve has increased Steam Deck prices by up to $300, with the 512GB model now costing $789 (up from $549) and the 1TB model at $949 (up from $649). The company cites rising memory and storage costs as the primary reason for the significant price hike. While the hardware remains unchanged, the price adjustment reflects broader industry challenges with component costs and logistics.
Background
The Steam Deck is Valve's handheld gaming PC that competes with devices like the Nintendo Switch, offering PC gaming on the go. It was initially praised for its competitive pricing when launched in 2022.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- May 28, 2026 at 01:32 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10