Valve's Steam Deck OLED Returns to Stock with Significant Price Hike
Steam Deck OLED is now $300 more expensive, but in stock again

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Valve has restocked the Steam Deck OLED after months of unavailability, but has increased prices significantly. The 512 GB model now costs $789, and the 1 TB version is priced at $949, reflecting a rise of 44% and 46%, respectively. The entry-level LCD model has been discontinued.
- 01The Steam Deck OLED is now available for order again after being sold out for months.
- 02The 512 GB variant is priced at $789, up from $549, while the 1 TB version costs $949, an increase from $649.
- 03The entry-level Steam Deck LCD model with 256 GB SSD has been removed from the product lineup.
- 04The price hike is attributed to increased production costs due to a DRAM crisis affecting RAM and SSD prices.
- 05Valve's pricing now positions the Steam Deck OLED above similar gaming handhelds like the Asus ROG Ally, which retails for $598.
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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.
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