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A major focus is the Steam Deck being sold out again immediately after Valve raised prices in the US, including both standard and OLED models. Alongside that, there are Steam-focused community and feature updates (e.g., Steam Workshop UI and a beta patch adding Steam Workshop support).

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Key Takeaway Valve’s Steam Deck US price increase is immediately followed by renewed sell-outs, with OLED models disappearing within hours.
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Steam Deck stays in the spotlight as a $13 dock works with handheld rivals

Steam-related chatter today is being pulled less by software and more by hardware value: a low-cost USB-C dock on Amazon now works with the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, and other USB-C handhelds. The Purbhe Switch 2 Dock is listed at $13, down from $15, and adds HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0, and USB-C power input in a compact travel-friendly form factor. kotaku.com

The accessory is positioned as a plug-and-play secondary dock for trips, hotel stays, or a friend’s house, rather than a full replacement for a larger permanent setup. It supports the Steam Deck alongside Nintendo Switch 2 and several other devices, broadening the practical appeal for handheld PC players. kotaku.com

At the same time, Steam hardware remains a flashpoint because the Steam Deck is being discussed in the context of rising U.S. prices, with the OLED 512GB and 1TB models drawing the most attention at $789 and $949. That pricing backdrop is helping lower-cost accessories stand out even more in the current conversation. kotaku.com

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Dodge the Steam Deck price hike with my top alternatives from just $599
PC Gamer · 2h ago
Despite astronomical price hike, the Steam Deck has sold out again in North America
Polygon · 3h ago
Steam Deck's price increase sends Valve fans into a meltdown

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Steam devs faced potential bankruptcy after being scammed for Maya license
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This week's most compelling Steam demo is a torment engine disguised as golf

Briefing Findings · Valve’s Steam Deck US price increase is immediately

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Availability impact Sold out again after the price rise
OLED 512GB price $789
OLED 1TB price $949
Timing OLED models sold out within hours after the price hike

What to Watch

  • Keep an eye on future Steam Deck restock announcements after this price-hike sell-out. techspot.com

What Changed

  • Despite astronomical price hike, the Steam Deck has sold out again in North America PC Gamer
  • Steam Deck's price increase sends Valve fans into a meltdown Polygon
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Mina the Hollower is now Steam Deck Verified ahead of its May 29 launch | RPG Site

Yacht Club Games' newest gets rated by Valve two weeks before launch.

just now Mikhail Madnani
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Brigandine Abyss demo is now available on PC Steam, Limited Edition pre-orders now live on PS5 and Switch 2 | RPG Site

This demo lets you check the early parts for 2 out of the 6 main story factions. A limited edition on PS5 and Switch 2 can be ordered now as well.

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Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle releases on July 9 for PC via Steam | RPG Site

This game is being made by a former Capcom and Vanillaware artist, with its soundtrack composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto.

just now Kite Stenbuck

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Tracking: This week's most compelling Steam demo is a torment engine disguised as golf / Despite astronomical price hike, the Steam Deck has sold out again in North America

This week's most compelling Steam demo is a torment engine disguised as golf Despite astronomical price hike, the Steam Deck has sold out again in North America
+2 more Steam Workshop now looks like it was designed in this decade Steam may have just thrown its weight behind bullet heaven, but last week's standout game was a one-of-a-kind bullet hell FPS

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Gabe Newell emailed me back about his birthplace

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[Steam] Divinity: Original Sin - The Source Saga ($10.66 / 82% Off)

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Finally, a 2026 game with proper indoor mirror reflections without Path Tracing.

game that pulls off proper indoor mirror reflections without forcing you to enable Path Tracing and burn an RTX 4090 to see it. honestly more devs need to figure this out. Mirrors shouldn't be a flagship GPU feature in 2…
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[Steam] Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition ($5.99 / 70% Off)

[Steam] Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition ($5.99 / 70% Off)
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This is literally the nicest thing I’ve seen on steam.

This is literally the nicest thing I’ve seen on steam.

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What's your favorite app on Steam?

I'm barely scratching the surface here with my top 5 picks of non-game apps on Steam. These are the ones I like most, but I'm sure you have a great suggestion that I've overlooked. 👉 Reddit users highlight 10 open‑source apps that run great on Windows 11 and deserve more attention Let me know in the comments section below which Steam app gets the most attention from you, and why! Join us on Reddit at r/WindowsCentral to share your insights and discuss our latest news, reviews, and more.

The 5 Steam apps I can't live without aren't games — My favorites are for streaming, design, performance, and more
Why is Steam on Linux Arm a big deal?

This new version of Steam serves as more evidence that Valve is slowly bringing all the pieces together for PC games on truly mobile hardware. Valve is undertaking this work as the company’s Steam Frame headset uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset derived from smartphones. The company wants its Linux-based SteamOS platform to run directly on this device. So it’s clear that the newly released Steam client for Linux Arm is the latest piece of the puzzle.

Valve just let me turn my Android handheld into an unofficial Steam Deck
Is it worth installing Steam on an Android handheld?

There doesn’t seem to be a big difference between Steam on Linux and an Android app like GameNative in terms of compatibility. I also didn’t get the impression that there was a significant performance delta between the two platforms, but this is only based on my limited experience. However, I do appreciate that GameNative gives you easier access to various settings, allowing me to quickly swap out drivers, switch between graphical wrappers, and tweak the translation tools. By contrast, the Steam client doesn’t place these options within easy reach, if they do at all.

Valve just let me turn my Android handheld into an unofficial Steam Deck
How much does the Steam Controller cost?

Image 1 of 3 Valve's Steam Controller launched at $99 via Steam, and, so far, remains the same price. In the United Kingdom, that amounts to £85, including sales tax. At launch, the controller was available on a first-come, first-served basis until it sold out. Now, in May 2026, you'll need a Steam account to place a reservation before you have a chance to buy one. Delivery times vary by region and the time of the order. I placed my Steam Controller order in the UK on May 4, when it became available, and it arrived from its European shipping source in the Netherlands after 6 working days. Valv

I tested Valve's new Steam Controller for a week, and only one flaw keeps it from total perfection
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