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The Steam Deck has seen major price increases, with some OLED models approaching $1,000. What’s driving the hikes, how they could impact handheld gaming, and what does it mean for Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine.

00:00 Steam Deck Price Increase Discussion
00:35 Why This Is Disappointing for Fans
00:52 New Steam Deck OLED Prices
01:26 Why Valve May Have Raised Prices
02:03 The Future of Handheld Gaming
02:30 Could Higher Prices Improve Game Optimisation?
02:44 Impact on Steam Deck User Growth
03:24 Steam Machine Price Concerns
04:19 Why the Increase Feels Excessive
05:04 Final Thoughts on Steam Hardware
05:44 Outro

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