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Steam Deck Sales Plunge 80% After Price Hike

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Ars Technica AI ·

Sales of Valve's Steam Deck have dropped 80% since a May price increase, according to bestseller chart analysis. The handheld gaming PC saw strong demand in 2025 but has since lost momentum. The price hike appears to have significantly dampened consumer interest.

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The dramatic sales decline suggests Valve misjudged price sensitivity in the handheld gaming market, where competitors like the Asus ROG Ally offer similar performance.
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