Valve hikes Steam Deck prices over $200
▼ Summary
– Valve has increased the Steam Deck price: the 512GB OLED model now costs $789 (up from $549), and the 1TB model costs $949 (up from $649).
– Both models are currently in stock on Steam with an estimated delivery time of three to five business days.
– The price increase is due to “rising memory and storage costs,” according to the company.
– Valve stated that no changes were made to the Steam Deck itself, and the new prices reflect current component costs and global logistical challenges.
– Refurbished Steam Decks are also available at lower prices.
Valve has quietly raised the price of its Steam Deck by more than $200, but there’s a silver lining: both models are now in stock. The 512GB Steam Deck OLED now sells for $789, up from $549, while the 1TB model jumps to $949, compared to its previous $649 price tag. As of this writing, both versions are available for purchase directly on Steam with an estimated delivery time of three to five business days.
According to Valve, the price hike stems from “rising memory and storage costs.” The company clarified that the hardware itself hasn’t changed. In a statement, Valve explained that “these new prices reflect the current state of component costs and other global logistical challenges across the industry as a whole. We’ll keep you updated if anything changes.”
For budget-conscious buyers, refurbished Steam Decks remain an option, though their pricing has also shifted.
(Source: The Verge)
