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The 512GB Steam Deck OLED now costs $789, up from $549, while the 1TB model cost

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1 SIGNALFIRST DETECTED 27 May 2026UPDATED 7 October 2026
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On 27 May, The Verge reported that the 512GB Steam Deck OLED now costs $789, up from $549, and the 1TB model costs $949, up from $649. The Verge called it a recent price bump and said the next-best SteamOS handheld had become cheaper. The Verge Tech also reported Valve’s explanation for declining to subsidize the Steam Machine.

If the report is factual, impact is 0%. Prospective Steam Deck OLED buyers face higher prices for both storage options. The report establishes no broader change beyond those listings.

Check Valve’s store pages for current prices and any explanation of where the quoted dollar pricing applies.

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4 Aug
The Steam Deck OLED recently got a price bump, but the next best SteamOS handheld just got cheaper. www.theverge.com/gadgets/9751...

The Steam Deck OLED recently got a price bump, but the next best SteamOS handheld just got cheaper. www.theverge.com/gadgets/9751...

OPINION · WHAT · The VergeOPEN STORY
22 Jun
Valve explains why it isn’t subsidizing the Steam Machine

Valve finally announced the price of the Steam Machine, and like a lot of new gadgets these days, it's not cheap: It starts at $1,049 for a 512GB model, and a 2TB model costs $300

REPORT · WHAT · The Verge TechOPEN STORY
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