Trending Now - Steam Deck OLED Prices Surge Amid RAM and Storage Costs

WHO:

Mashable - Valve is the company involved in the price increase of the Steam Deck OLED.

WHAT:

GamesIndustry.biz - Valve has announced that the Steam Controller was launched on May 4, after being announced alongside the Steam Machine and Frame last year.

GamesIndustry.biz - Nintendo announced price increases for the Switch 2, which launched in June last year.

GamesIndustry.biz - Sony announced PlayStation 5 prices will rise in the US, UK, Japan, and Europe starting April 2026, with further increases in South Korea and Southeast Asia from May 1, 2026.

Ars Technica - The Steam Deck OLED is once again listed as “out of stock” in North America less than 24 hours after Valve announced renewed availability at the new prices.

Ars Technica - The Steam Deck OLED has returned to the top of Steam’s Top Sellers list based on total revenue over the last 24 hours.

Ars Technica - Stock-tracking websites indicate that there have only been brief availability windows for Steam Deck purchases since February.

Game Informer - Valve's price increases for the Steam Deck OLED models are in line with similar actions taken by PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo due to logistics-related computing costs.

GamesIndustry.biz - Valve has announced price increases of over 40% for its Steam Deck OLED models.

GamesIndustry.biz - The updated prices are: Steam Deck OLED 512GB: Now $789; CAD $1,129; €779; £649; AUD $1,199; PLN 3,279; Steam Deck OLED 1TB: Now $949 USD; CAD $1,349; €919; £779; AUD $1,429; PLN 3,879.

Game Informer - Valve stated that the OLED model could be "intermittently" available in some regions due to the ongoing RAM shortage.

Game Informer - Valve has delayed launching upcoming hardware due to supply issues.

Game Informer - Valve has announced that the price increases for the Steam Deck OLED models are effective immediately.

Game Informer - The 512GB OLED Deck has increased by $240, now costing $789, while the 1TB OLED Deck has increased by $300, now costing $949.

Game Informer - Valve has significantly increased the price of the Steam Deck OLED handheld, with the highest-end configuration now costing nearly $1,000.

Game Informer - The LCD version of the Steam Deck has been discontinued but is still available second-hand.

Game Informer - Valve has announced that the OLED 512GB and 1TB versions are now back in stock despite the price increases.

Game Informer - Valve launched the Steam Controller earlier this month, which does not use RAM, allowing for its release despite the ongoing component shortages.

Game Informer - Valve has announced that the price increases for the Steam Deck OLED models are effective immediately.

Game Informer - The 512GB OLED Deck has increased by $240, now costing $789, while the 1TB OLED Deck has increased by $300, now costing $949.

Mashable - The price of the Steam Deck OLED handheld has surged, with the highest-end configuration now costing nearly $1,000.

Techmeme - The 512GB model of the Steam Deck OLED is now priced at $789, an increase from $549.

Techmeme - The 1TB model of the Steam Deck OLED is now priced at $949, an increase from $649.

Techmeme - The 1TB OLED model experienced a $300 price increase.

WHY:

Game Informer - The ongoing RAM shortage is exacerbated by high demand from AI companies purchasing it in bulk for data centers.

Game Informer - The price increases reflect "the current state of component costs and other global logistical challenges across the industry as a whole."

Game Informer - RAM is particularly hard to come by due to high demand from AI companies purchasing it in bulk for data centers.

Game Informer - The price increase is partly due to tariffs enacted by the U.S. President that affect costs globally.

Game Informer - The price increases reflect "the current state of component costs and other global logistical challenges across the industry as a whole."

Game Informer - RAM is particularly hard to come by due to high demand from AI companies purchasing it in bulk for data centers.

Techmeme - The price increase is attributed to "rising memory and storage costs."

HOW:

Ars Technica - Valve is likely including preparations for the planned launch of the Steam Machine in its reported hardware shipments from China.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 19:49 UTC)

Valve has officially launched the Steam Controller, which was announced alongside the Steam Machine and Frame last year. In other news, Nintendo has revealed price increases for the Switch 2, which debuted in June last year. Additionally, Sony has announced that PlayStation 5 prices will rise in several regions, including the US, UK, Japan, and Europe starting in April 2026, with further increases in South Korea and Southeast Asia beginning on May 1, 2026.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 17:59 UTC)

The Steam Deck OLED is currently out of stock in North America less than a day after Valve announced its renewed availability at new prices, and it has quickly climbed back to the top of Steam’s Top Sellers list based on total revenue. Stock-tracking websites have noted that there have been only brief availability windows for Steam Deck purchases since February, and this situation is compounded by a RAM shortage driven by high demand from AI companies. Additionally, Valve is likely gearing up for the planned launch of the Steam Machine, which is reflected in its reported hardware shipments from China.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 14:14 UTC)

Valve has announced significant price increases of over 40% for its Steam Deck OLED models, with the new prices set at $789 for the 512GB version and $949 for the 1TB version. The company also indicated that the OLED model may be "intermittently" available in some regions due to an ongoing RAM shortage, which has contributed to delays in launching upcoming hardware. These changes reflect the current challenges in the supply chain affecting the gaming industry.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 12:06 UTC)

Valve has announced immediate price increases for the Steam Deck OLED models, with the 512GB version now costing $789 after a $240 hike, and the 1TB model rising to $949 following a $300 increase. The company cites the current state of component costs and global logistical challenges as the reasons behind these adjustments, particularly highlighting the high demand for RAM from AI companies purchasing it in bulk. As a result, the highest-end configuration of the Steam Deck OLED is now priced at nearly $1,000.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 10:18 UTC)

Valve has announced that the OLED 512GB and 1TB versions of the Steam Deck are now back in stock, even as prices have increased due to tariffs enacted by the U.S. President that impact costs globally. Meanwhile, the LCD version of the Steam Deck has been discontinued, although it remains available on the second-hand market. In addition, Valve recently launched the Steam Controller, which does not rely on RAM, enabling its release despite the ongoing shortages of components.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 08:17 UTC)

Valve has announced immediate price increases for the Steam Deck OLED models, with the 512GB version now costing $789 after a $240 hike, and the 1TB model rising by $300 to a new price of $949. The company attributes these increases to the current state of component costs and global logistical challenges affecting the industry. Notably, RAM has become particularly scarce as AI companies are purchasing it in bulk for their data centers.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 23:24 UTC)

Valve has announced a significant price increase for the Steam Deck OLED handheld, with the highest-end configuration now approaching $1,000. The 512GB model has jumped from $549 to $789, while the 1TB version has seen a dramatic rise from $649 to $949, reflecting a $300 increase. This surge in prices is being attributed to rising memory and storage costs.