Valve Raises Steam Deck Prices by Over $200 Amid Global Memory Shortage
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Oscar Gonzalez
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Summary
Valve has significantly increased Steam Deck prices due to the ongoing global memory shortage (RAMageddon). The 512GB OLED model jumped from $550 to $790, and the 1TB OLED version rose from $650 to $950. This reflects broader supply chain issues affecting gaming hardware costs.
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The handheld gaming device that launched in 2022 for $400 will now cost almost $800 to purchase new.
Valve's new pricing for its Steam Deck starts at $790 for its 512GB OLED version, which is a jump of more than $200 from its $550 launch price in 2023.
The 1TB Steam Deck OLED had an even bigger jump in price, going from $650 to $950.
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