Steam Deck availability stays restricted, with intermittent inventory shortages anticipated in varied areas attributable to ongoing reminiscence and storage element constraints.
Shift to OLED Fashions Solely
Valve confirms the extra budget-friendly LCD model of the Steam Deck is not in manufacturing. As soon as present inventories deplete, solely the OLED fashions will stay obtainable for buy. The corporate started phasing out the LCD variant final December, solidifying the OLED as the first choice for brand new patrons.
This replace follows a current full sell-out of Steam Deck items throughout all variants simply days in the past.
AI Demand Fuels Trade-Vast Shortages
Excessive demand for RAM and storage from the substitute intelligence sector continues to disrupt provide chains for gaming {hardware} and different tech merchandise. AI corporations are quickly buying reminiscence chips and drives to develop their information facilities, creating widespread shortages.
Final Black Friday noticed no vital RAM reductions obtainable, highlighting the pressure. Samsung international advertising and marketing chief Wonjin Lee issued a warning at CES 2026, stating that reminiscence costs are set to rise additional.
Affect on Upcoming Valve Merchandise
These shortages have prompted Valve to delay the Steam Machine and Steam Body VR headset launches, initially slated for early 2026. The corporate now plans to reassess each launch timelines and pricing, doubtlessly resulting in greater prices than initially anticipated.
