Steam Deck Sells Out Again Despite Significant Price Increase

Valve's Steam Deck has once again sold out, even after a substantial price increase that saw the 1TB OLED model's cost rise by $300, indicating continued high demand despite the higher price point.

28 May, 09:22 — 28 May, 12:57

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Valve's Steam Deck, a portable PC gaming device, has seen its price increase, raising concerns about the affordability of its related hardware, the Steam Machine. This development comes amid a broader trend of rising PC gaming hardware costs, potentially impacting the accessibility of Valve's ecosystem for consumers.

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ignMostly Factual75d ago

The Steam Deck Is Sold Out Again, Even After the Huge Price Rise

Valve recently raised the price on the Steam Deck, making the handheld gaming PC cost up to $949 for the 1TB OLED model. While that's a massive $300 increase over its original price, the Steam Deck is once again sold out.

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screen-rantMixed75d ago