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Valve raises Steam Deck prices by more than $200
Valve has significantly increased the price of the Steam Deck - but now, it's also in stock. The 512GB Steam Deck OLED now costs $789, up from $549, while the 1TB model costs $949, up from $649. As I write this, both models are available to buy on Steam with an estimated delivery date of […]
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As of May 27, 2026 at 7:02 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happenedValve raises Steam Deck prices by more than $200.
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Left / center-leftValve raises Steam Deck prices by more than $200
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Valve has significantly increased the price of the Steam Deck - but now, it's also in stock. The 512GB Steam Deck OLED now costs $789, up from $549, while the 1TB model costs $949, up from...
