Valve has announced the return of the Steam Deck OLED to its inventory after a prolonged period of being out of stock. However, this restock comes with a significant price increase: the 512 GB variant is now priced at $789, a 44% increase from its previous price of $549, while the 1 TB model now costs $949, up 46% from $649. The entry-level Steam Deck LCD with 256 GB SSD has been completely removed from the lineup. Originally launched in February 2022 starting at $399, the cheapest version of the Steam Deck now costs $390 more than four years later, despite unchanged performance capabilities. The price surge is largely attributed to the ongoing DRAM crisis, driven by high demand from AI companies, leading to increased costs for RAM and SSD components. Consequently, the Steam Deck OLED is now significantly more expensive than other gaming handhelds, such as the Asus ROG Ally, which is available for $598 on Amazon, featuring similar specifications.