The entry-level model is out of stock on the US store and is no longer being produced.

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Valve’s decision to phase out the Steam Deck LCD is disappointing. That means the most affordable Steam Deck is now the 512GB OLED model, which costs $549, quite a bit more than the former entry-level version.

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We’ve reached out to Valve for comment, but have yet to hear back. Without an official explanation from the company, we’re left to speculate about why the Steam Deck LCD was discontinued. Andy Hales at Windows Central suggests that rising RAM and storage prices (thanks, AI) have made it difficult to continue offering a handheld at that price point.

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The PC gaming handheld market is much more robust than it was when the Steam Deck first debuted in 2022, but it’s hard to see any of the other players, like Lenovo, ASUS, or GPD, filling that entry-level void.

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Out of stock, and no longer being built.

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Image: Valve

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The entry-level model is out of stock on the US store and is no longer being produced.

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Out of stock, and no longer being built.

Image: Valve

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