Valve's Steam Deck price jumps by nearly 50%, now costs $949 for a 1TB model
Valve has increased the price of its Steam Deck by nearly 50%, with the 1TB model now costing $949. This price hike is attributed to rising component costs and global logistical challenges. The situation has led many potential buyers to reconsider their purchases.
- ▪The 512GB OLED model has risen from $549 to $789.
- ▪The 1TB Steam Deck's price has jumped from $649 to $949.
- ▪Valve cites increased component costs and logistical issues as reasons for the price increase.
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Hardware Valve's Steam Deck price jumps by nearly 50%, now costs $949 for a 1TB model News By Andy Chalk published 27 May 2026 The state of the world has caught up to Valve's hardware. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) 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 It is perhaps not surprising that the price of the Steam Deck has gone up, given the state of everything, but even so, just how far it's jumped is straight-up shocking.
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