Valve's Steam Deck is back in stock after months, but you won't like it
Summary
Valve's Steam Deck handheld gaming device is back in stock after being unavailable due to shortages of memory and storage parts. However, the prices for the Steam Deck models have increased significantly, with the 512GB OLED version now costing $789 and the 1TB version priced at $949.Key Facts
- The Steam Deck was out of stock since mid-February because of shortages in RAM and storage parts.
- The 512GB OLED Steam Deck now costs $789, up $240 from the previous $549 price.
- The 1TB version of the Steam Deck is priced at $949, which is $300 more than before.
- The base model with 256GB storage and an older screen is discontinued.
- The hardware inside the Steam Deck has not changed; the price increase reflects higher component costs and industry challenges.
- Competing handheld gaming devices from Asus and Lenovo also cost around $1,000 or more.
- Valve’s new Steam Machine desktop may face similar high pricing issues when it launches later this year.
- Valve’s $99 Steam Controller is the only recent hardware that has shipped, partly because it does not require RAM.
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