Valve jacks up Steam Deck prices by as much as $300
Valve has significantly increased the prices of its Steam Deck handheld gaming devices, citing rising memory and storage costs. The 512GB OLED model now costs $789, up from $549, and the 1TB OLED model has jumped to $949 from $649. These price hikes are attributed to global logistical challenges and increased demand for components, partly driven by AI companies. Despite the price increases, the Steam Deck is now back in stock. AI
IMPACT AI companies' demand for components is cited as a factor in rising prices for consumer electronics like the Steam Deck.