{"id":1958707,"date":"2026-05-27T18:22:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1958707"},"modified":"2026-05-27T18:22:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:22:42","slug":"steam-deck-price-increase-announced-by-valve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1958707","title":{"rendered":"Steam Deck Price Increase Announced by Valve"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Valve has announced a substantial price increase for the Steam Deck<\/a>. The company announced today that all new OLED models are officially back in stock after months of being out of stock<\/a>, but they will be getting a price increase. The lowest-tier model, the 512GB OLED Steam Deck, was previously $549 and will now cost $789. The premium 1TB OLED Steam Deck was previously $649 and will now cost $949. Valve stated<\/a> that “these new prices reflect the current state of component costs and other global logistical challenges across the industry as a whole.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Refurbished LCD Steam Decks sold through Steam will not suffer a price increase, though it does appear that the refurbished OLED Steam Decks will still cost more than their original price. The refurbished 512GB and 1TB OLEDs now cost $629 and $759, respectively. If you’re okay with a slightly less premium handheld, the refurbished versions of the now-discontinued LCD Steam Decks are a solid option. 64GB LCD costs $279, the 256GB LCD costs $319, and the 512GB LCD costs $359. <\/p>\n

The PC handheld<\/a> has been a beloved piece of gaming tech for a while, partially thanks to its value. It allows for a premium gaming experience on the go, and previously, it was relatively affordable. Now, the Steam Deck will likely be a harder sell, especially as it now gets into the price range of other high-end handhelds like the Xbox Rog Ally X<\/a>, which costs $999.99.<\/p>\n

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