Valve quits gaming to pursue standup comedy with a $300 Steam Deck price hike
GSMArena.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Valve has announced a significant price increase for its Steam Deck handheld gaming device in the US, with prices rising by up to 46%.
- The 512GB OLED model price has jumped from $549 to $789, while the 1TB OLED model now costs $949, surpassing the $899 price of the 2TB PlayStation 5 Pro.
- The price hike is attributed to current memory price issues, but critics argue that charging such high prices for older hardware is unreasonable.
- Valve's previously announced Steam Machine home console remains unreleased, likely due to similar pricing challenges, casting doubt on its future launch.