… The Steam Deck Has Just Become More Expensive Across the Globe Even though the Steam Deck has faced supply issues throughout 2026 , Valve has since replenished the stock of the Steam Deck OLED in the US. However, the Steam Deck OLED is now more expensive than before. …
… Related Valve Issues Statement on Steam Deck 2 A senior Valve official offers an update on the Steam Deck 2, which the company confirmed was part of its long-term plans years ago. …
… Related It's Official: The Steam Deck Just Got More Expensive Gamers looking to get a new Steam Deck will have to pay a steeper price than before, as Valve reveals new prices for its popular handheld device. …
… The Steam Deck has been a fan-favorite addition to Valve's lineup since the handheld console first debuted in early 2022. Many of the most popular games on Steam are supported on the Steam Deck, with an expansive library of more than 25,000 games confirmed to work on the device. …
… This is not the only time in recent memory Valve has faced some availability issues. Earlier this year, all Steam Deck models sold out in the U.S. , and the same trend soon spread to other regions. …
… Back in February 2026, the Steam Deck suddenly sold out on Valve's US storefront and at several other retailers. At the same time, reports suggested the popular handheld's manufacturer could soon face supply issues due to the ongoing RAM shortage. …
… Related Valve Issues Statement on Steam Deck Supply Shortage In a recent interview, a Valve developer and spokesperson gives an official statement on the ongoing Steam Deck supply shortage. …
… The CPU scheduling on the Steam Deck was one of my first issues with it: downloading even a small handful of games can sometimes slow the device to a crawl. I hope that this issue doesn't repeat itself in the Steam Deck's less-mobile younger sibling. …
… Ultimately, it remains to be seen how Valve moves forward with its expanding hardware line-up, especially in light of modern supply issues like RAMageddon , but the company will release the Steam Deck 2 eventually. …
… Though Steam Deck 2 is being worked on , it's not coming out anytime soon, with the limelight instead currently falling on Valve's Steam Machine and Steam Frame devices. …