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Valve hikes Steam Deck prices amid rising component costs

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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.

RANK_REASON Product price increase for a consumer electronic device.

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Valve hikes Steam Deck prices amid rising component costs

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Kris Holt) ·

    Valve jacks up Steam Deck prices by as much as $300

    If you haven't already purchased a Steam Deck, it's going to cost a lot more going forward.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Valve raises Steam Deck prices by more than $200 Valve has significantly increased the price of the Steam Deck - but now, it's also in stock. The 512GB Steam

    📰 Valve raises Steam Deck prices by more than $200 Valve has significantly increased the price of the Steam Deck - but now, it's also in stock. The 512GB Steam Deck OLED now costs $789, up from $549, while the 1TB model costs $949, up from $649. As... 📰 Source: The Verge 🔗 Link: …

    LINKS theverge.com/…/valve-steam-deck-price-inc…
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Valve raises Steam Deck prices by more than $200 Valve has significantly increased the price of the Steam Deck - but now, it's also in stock. The 512GB Steam De

    Valve raises Steam Deck prices by more than $200 Valve has significantly increased the price of the Steam Deck - but now, it's also in stock. The 512GB Steam Deck OLED now costs $789, up from $549, while the 1TB model costs $949, up from $649. As I write this, both mo… https://ww…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/valve-steam-deck-price-inc…

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