Valve hikes Steam Deck OLED prices, models back in stock

Valve has significantly increased the price of its Steam Deck handheld gaming PCs, with both OLED models now costing hundreds of dollars more than before. The devices have returned to stock after months of limited availability.

The 512GB OLED model now costs $789, a $240 increase from its previous price of $549. The 1TB OLED model has risen to $949, a $300 jump from $649. The company stated the Steam Deck itself has not changed and attributed the price adjustments to rising memory and storage costs and broader global logistical challenges affecting the industry. The original LCD models have been discontinued, though certified refurbished units remain available at lower prices.

The price hikes follow a period of supply shortages that made the Steam Deck intermittently unavailable. Valve had previously warned that component shortages, driven in part by high demand from the artificial intelligence sector, were creating challenges for hardware affordability and availability. Similar increases have been implemented in other regions, including Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, prior to the U.S. adjustment.

The increases place the Steam Deck at a notably higher price point within the...