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The Steam Deck will now set back customers a few hundred more dollars, as Valve revealed updated prices on the OLED models of its popular gaming handheld. Though the Steam Deck OLED is back in stock as of this writing, the new prices will affect users in the US and other territories.
Since its launch in 2022, the Steam Deck quickly became a notable way for users to play games from their Steam library on the go. Although the Steam Deck has since faced stiff competition in the handheld market, Valve’s portable gaming tablet remains a popular gadget for PC enthusiasts and casual gamers alike. The Steam Deck initially launched with LCD and OLED versions for users to pick from. However, Valve discontinued the Steam Deck LCD model in late 2025.
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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. As of this writing, the Steam Deck OLED 512 GB model jumped from $549 to $789, a $240 increase. The 1TB Steam Deck OLED received a bigger price increase, as it went from $649 to $949. The $300 price hike now makes the Steam Deck OLED 1TB model just $50 cheaper than the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X, one of Valve’s chief competitors in the handheld market.
