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Valve hikes Steam Deck prices

Valve raised Steam Deck OLED prices more than 40%, even though the handheld hardware and specs did not change

Jun 1, 9:12 AM EDT Cross-checked across 2 sources

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What happened: Valve raised Steam Deck OLED prices more than 40%, even though the handheld hardware and specs did not change.
Why it matters: The hike sharpens questions around Steam Machine pricing, which still has no release date or confirmed price.
What to watch: Valve has not promised reversals, leaving buyers watching whether memory costs ease before the next device launch.

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The gaming giant said the handheld had not changed but the rise reflected "the current state of component costs"

Frame 1Valve raised Steam Deck OLED prices more than 40%, even though the handheld hardware and specs did not change.
Frame 2The 512GB model now costs $789, up from $549; the 1TB version rises to $949.
Frame 3Valve blamed rising memory, storage, and logistics costs across the wider electronics supply chain.
Frame 4Cheaper LCD Steam Decks are no longer sold directly, leaving new buyers pointed at the pricier OLED line.
Frame 5The hike sharpens questions around Steam Machine pricing, which still has no release date or confirmed price.
Frame 6Valve has not promised reversals, leaving buyers watching whether memory costs ease before the next device launch.

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Published: Jun 1, 9:12 AM EDT
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