Valve raises Steam Deck prices up to $300 due to rising component costs and logistics challenges
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Summary
Valve has increased prices on Steam Deck models by up to $300 due to rising memory and storage costs, as well as global logistical challenges affecting component supply. The 512GB OLED model rose from $549 to $789, and the 1TB OLED model from $649 to $949. Refurbished OLED prices also increased, though refurbished LCD 512GB models remain at $359. Valve confirmed the hardware itself has not changed, and the price adjustments reflect current component costs and industry-wide logistics issues.
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Valve stated Steam Deck hardware did not change and the new prices reflect current component costs and industry-wide logistics.
The RAM crisis has contributed to portable PC shortages, though the system is back in stock.
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