Sales of Valve's Steam Deck crater after recent price hike
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- Since its 2022 launch, the Steam Deck was a top seller on Valve's revenue charts, rarely dropping outside the top 10.
- After a price increase in May 2025, the handheld's chart position fell sharply from 5th to 14th place by early July, contrasting with 2025 when it never dropped below 7th.
- Valve warned of intermittent shortages in February 2025, leading to lower chart positions and eventual unavailability until May.
- Boiling Steam estimates Steam Deck sales may have dropped by about 80%, from 11,000–18,000 units per week in 2025 to 1,400–3,000 units per week currently, though estimates are rough.