Valve Takes Crazy Pills and Jacks Up Steam Deck Pricing
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- #Gaming Hardware
- #Price Hike
- #Steam Deck
- Valve announced a significant price increase for Steam Deck OLED models, with hikes up to $300 (46% increase).
- The price hike is criticized as unjustified, especially compared to competitors like ASUS's ROG Ally X, which remains at $999.
- New prices include the 512GB OLED model rising from $549 to $789 and the 1TB OLED from $649 to $949, alongside higher prices for refurbished units.
- The article suggests alternatives like the ROG Ally X with SteamOS, arguing the Steam Deck's new pricing is uncompetitive and a 'slap in the face' to buyers.
- The price increase is contrasted with Nintendo's more modest hikes for the Switch 2, implying Valve's move is excessive and could hurt future products like the Steam Machine.