Valve has increased the prices of its Steam Deck OLED models in response to rising component costs. The changes took effect on May 27.
The Steam Deck OLED 1TB model now costs $950 in the United States, up from $650. The 512GB version has risen to $790 from $550. Valve attributed the increases to higher prices for PC parts and memory chips amid industry-wide shortages linked to AI demand.
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Valve's new Steam Controller, successor to the 2015 model and inspired by Steam Deck prototypes, launches May 4 for $99 in the US ($149 CAD, €99 EU, £85 UK, A$149 AU, 419 PLN PL). Featuring dual touchpads, TMR thumbsticks, and a wireless Puck dongle, it offers precise PC gaming while escaping hardware delays affecting Steam Machine and Frame.
Valve has announced price increases for its Steam Deck OLED models worldwide, attributing the changes to rising memory and storage costs.
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Valve's Steam Deck OLED sold out in the US and Canada less than 24 hours after renewed availability at a higher price. The device reached the top of Steam's Top Sellers list based on revenue. Availability continues in Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia.
Valve is addressing ongoing Steam Deck shortages caused by a global RAM crisis. Programmer Pierre-Loup Griffais confirmed the company is working hard to improve availability. The firm plans similar strategies for future hardware like the Steam Machine.
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Microsoft has increased prices across its Surface PC lineup, with some models rising by up to $500, citing higher memory and component costs. The changes, now live on the Microsoft Store, affect current-generation hardware originally launched in 2024. Officials blame the hikes on a persistent RAM chip shortage driven by demand from AI data centers.
Nintendo announced it will increase the price of the Switch 2 console by $50 starting September 1 in the US. The move affects the base model amid rising component costs and follows similar adjustments in other markets.