Valve has increased the price of both Steam Deck OLED models by over 40%, with the 1TB version now at $949 and both back in stock. The hikes reflect component costs and logistical issues, following similar increases from Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft in a tough console market.
Steam Deck itself hasnt changed; these new prices reflect the current state of component costs and other global logistical challenges across the industry as a whole.
It's a challenging market for home consoles in general, with prices higher than ever and consumers squeezed by a higher cost of living.
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