Valve hikes Steam Deck OLED prices — 512GB is now $789, while 1TB climbs to $949
Valve has announced significant price increases for its Steam Deck OLED models, with the 512GB version now priced at $789 and the 1TB model at $949. The company attributes these hikes to rising memory and storage costs, as well as global logistical challenges. This trend follows similar price adjustments by other gaming console manufacturers in response to component shortages.
- ▪The 512GB Steam Deck OLED has increased by $240, while the 1TB version has risen by $300.
- ▪Valve stated that the price changes reflect the current state of component costs and logistical challenges.
- ▪The price hikes come as low-end gaming laptops have become scarce, making the Steam Deck a more attractive option.
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- ▪ Valve raises Steam Deck OLED prices due to "rising memory and storage costs"; the 512GB model is now $789, up from $549, and the 1TB model is $949, up from $649 (Jay Peters/The Verge) — Techmeme
- ▪ Valve jacks up Steam Deck prices by as much as $300 — Engadget
- ▪ Valve raises Steam Deck prices by more than $200 — The Verge
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Video Games Console Gaming Handheld Gaming Valve hikes Steam Deck OLED prices — 512GB is now $789, while 1TB climbs to $949 News By Andrew E. Freedman published 27 May 2026 A $240 increase for 512GB and a whopping $300 for the 1TB model. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Hardware) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Valve's Steam Deck OLED is seeing a massive price increase. Widely considered one of the best handheld gaming PCs since its launch in 2023, the 512GB model is now $789, while the 1TB version is $949.
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