Steam Deck: Why Valve’s handheld PC could slowly fade away
Since the steep price increase, claims that the Steam Deck is “dead” have become increasingly common. A recent Reddit discussion suggests that this is not n...
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PC price hikes make Switch 2 the best value handheld
Price hikes on the Steam Deck and handheld PCs at large make the Nintendo Switch 2's $449.99 MSRP genuinely appetizing in comparison, at least if you want to pl...
Check out the 50 most popular Steam Deck games for May 2026
Another month has flown by and we have a round-up for you of the most popular games played on Steam Deck during May 2026.
Exploding rockets and exploding hardware prices make for a lousy new normal
This week on The Kettle, we mull over whether the Steam Deck is a canary in the coal mine for the future of hardware prices, and the effect of Blue Origin's blo...
New Humble Bundle deal packs 12 Steam Deck-ready games for under $1 each
Humble Bundle has added a new game bundle featuring 12 games playable on the Steam Deck. They are indie titles, with almost all having at least 70% positive pla...
Best Game of 2026 Officially Steam Deck Verified
The best game of 2026, according to Metacritic, is officially Steam Deck Verified right at launch for PC gamers with the Valve handheld.
Reddit: Hidden Steam Deck feature – many users were unaware of this Bluetooth trick
A Reddit meme about a completely overwhelmed Steam Deck has brought attention to a useful Bluetooth feature that many users apparently did not know about.
As Steam Deck fires up handheld costs, Acer Nitro Blaze Link limits you to stream at just $180
Acer's latest gaming handheld costs far less than a Steam Deck, but there's a catch hiding behind that tempting price tag.
The RAMageddon hits home
Valve rips the band–aid off Steam Deck pricing – and the prospect of gaming hardware becoming a hyper–expensive niche interest feels more credible than ev...
"This market is not behaving normally" - analysts react to Valve's Steam Deck price increases, and what it means for the cost of the upcoming Steam Machine
Video games analysts chat with Eurogamer about the recent price increase for the Steam Deck, and what this means for Steam Machine.
Steam Deck OLED esgota nas lojas apesar do forte aumento de preço
A consola portátil da Valve provou que tem um público extremamente fiel no mercado. Apesar de um aumento significativo no seu custo ligado à atual crise de c...
Valve Delays Steam Machine and Raises Steam Deck Prices
Learn why Valve raised Steam Deck OLED prices by nearly 50 percent and how it impacts the handheld gaming PC market.
Steam Deck Sells Out Again Despite Staggering Price Hikes
It looks like the extra cash is a small price to pay for Valve’s portable gaming beast, as the Steam Deck has flown off the shelves once again.
Valve quits gaming to pursue standup comedy with a $300 Steam Deck price hike
Costs more than the PS5 Pro now. Valve today announced a price hike today the likes of which we have rarely seen. The company's popular handheld gaming...
(Sold out) Steam Deck refurbs
https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamdeckrefurbished/ Not as "Hot" as they used to be at new prices, check out the new stock prices also!
Steam Deck’s Massive Price Hike May Not Bode Well for Steam Frame
Valve announced that Steam Deck is getting a sizable price hike, bringing an increase of $240 to $300 to its handheld gaming PC–not exactly a vote of confiden...
Back to square one: Steam Machine leaks apparently just hot air, price concerns grow
Recent leaks about Valve hardware imports had fueled fresh speculation in the community. However, the Steam Deck OLED restock now suggests that it may all have ...
Valve Raises Steam Deck Prices by Up To $300 Due To AI Component Demand
Valve has announced a global price adjustment for its Steam Deck handheld gaming console, resulting in increases of up to $300 for customers in the...
Steam Deck prices just jumped up $300 and stock still sold out
Out of stock for a long time in many regions, the Steam Deck has reappeared with a much higher price, but it's one people are paying.
Valve Raises Steam Deck Prices by Nearly 50%, 1TB OLED Model Now $949
Valve has raised Steam Deck prices significantly, with the 1TB OLED model jumping from $649 to $949 due to component costs and supply chain issues.
The golden age of handheld gaming is already over
With Valve raising the starting price of the Steam Deck gaming handheld to $789, handhelds aren’t just getting more expensive — they’re out of reach for m...
Insider leaks Steam Machine price hint, making Steam Deck seem affordable
The Steam Deck price increase was an ominous sign for Valve’s new mini PC. On the Steam Machine release date, an insider believes that buyers will encounter e...
Steam Deck's $240 price hike just killed what made it special
Value hardware is dying a pitiful death
Steam Deck Price Hike. top model now $949
yep. all our dystopian nightmares are quickly becoming reality. i guess
Steam Deck refurbs
https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamdeckrefurbished/ Not as "Hot" as they used to be at new prices, check out the new stock prices also!
The Steam Deck Is Finally Back In Stock, But With A Massive Price Hike
Valve announced that it's raising the Steam Deck prices, with the 512GB (previously $549) version going up to $789 and the 1TB being $949 (previously $649).
Steam Deck Prices Soar as RAMageddon Continues to Affect Gaming Hardware
Gaming is becoming a really expensive hobby.
Steam Deck stock returns but there's a big price increase
Valve announced today that the Steam Deck is finally properly back in stock, but they now come with a much higher price tag.