QtrendsSteam Deck OLED gets massive price hike
Valve has restocked the Steam Deck OLED after months of shortages, but the console now carries significantly higher prices across all models. The 512GB version has jumped to $789, while the 1TB model now costs $949. The price increases have drawn sharp criticism from gamers and tech reviewers, with many questioning the value proposition of Valve's handheld gaming device.
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Valve just made the Steam Deck OLED much more expensive
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