Steam Deck Price Hike Revealed, Causing Consumer Displeasure

The Steam Deck, Valve’s well-known handheld gaming device, is facing a notable price surge in Asian markets, especially in Japan. Komodo, Valve’s authorized distributor in these areas, has revealed a $100 increase across all models, set to take effect on March 6. This change is linked to escalating shipping and logistics expenses, along with fluctuations in currency, rather than a direct consequence of RAM costs. Nevertheless, the larger scenario of AI-influenced demand impacting supply chains, particularly in memory and GPUs, should not be overlooked. With DRAM prices already climbing, the higher cost of the Steam Deck might indicate a trend of rising expenses within the gaming console sector, potentially affecting global pricing down the line.