Steam Deck OLED gets huge price increase amid RAM shortage
The Steam Deck OLED has experienced a significant price increase due to ongoing RAM shortages. The 512GB version now costs $789, up from $549, while the 1TB variant has risen to $949 from $649. This price hike reflects broader trends in the tech industry as components become more expensive.
- ▪The Steam Deck OLED is a popular handheld gaming PC.
- ▪The price of the 512GB version has increased by $240.
- ▪The 1TB version has seen a price increase of $300.
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- ▪ Sudden Steam Deck Price Increase Pins More Questions on PS6 — Push Square (PS)
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 21:14:01 +0000 |
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Home > Tech > Gaming Consoles Steam Deck OLED gets huge price increase amid RAM shortage This is one of the worst ones yet. By Alex Perry Alex Perry Tech Reporter Alex Perry is a tech reporter at Mashable who primarily covers video games and consumer tech. Alex has spent most of the last decade reviewing games, smartphones, headphones, and laptops, and he doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. He is also a Pisces, a cat lover, and a Kansas City sports fan. Alex can be found on Bluesky at yelix.bsky.social. Read Full Bio on May 27, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard It's a good device, but that's a high price.
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