A tenner says this is due to the component price inflation we're in the middle of
this post was submitted on 20 Dec 2025
21 points (92.0% liked)
Gaming
4820 readers
187 users here now
The Lemmy.zip Gaming Community
For news, discussions and memes!
Community Rules
This community follows the Lemmy.zip Instance rules, with the inclusion of the following rule:
- No NSFW content
You can see Lemmy.zip's rules by going to our Code of Conduct.
What to Expect in Our Code of Conduct:
- Respectful Communication: We strive for positive, constructive dialogue and encourage all members to engage with one another in a courteous and understanding manner.
- Inclusivity: Embracing diversity is at the core of our community. We welcome members from all walks of life and expect interactions to be conducted without discrimination.
- Privacy: Your privacy is paramount. Please respect the privacy of others just as you expect yours to be treated. Personal information should never be shared without consent.
- Integrity: We believe in the integrity of speech and action. As such, honesty is expected, and deceptive practices are strictly prohibited.
- Collaboration: Whether you're here to learn, teach, or simply engage in discussion, collaboration is key. Support your fellow members and contribute positively to shared learning and growth.
If you enjoy reading legal stuff, you can check it all out at legal.lemmy.zip.
founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
I honestly thought they were selling stock given how low the price was. No idea they were still making them.
It makes some sense, the parts cost on the lower priced models could be a lot more painful.
I'm not gonna try to do a proper estimate on build prices on the Steam Deck, but the price of 16GB of DDR5 RAM was around $40 or even less a year ago and now we're looking at $140. If that's comparable here, that makes the margin look a lot rougher.
Nah, they were gonna phase it out even before the price hike was a thing.
Who said anything about raising prices? How do you know they won't just drop the price on OLED to simplify manufacturing and distribution?
This end of production means that the $549 512GB OLED Steam Deck has now become the entry model.
It isn't. You can still buy the LCD, last I checked.
I checked in multiple regions and you seem to be simply wrong.
Damn, they sold out fast, I guess.
Just checked, in Canada at least LCD is out of stock.