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Sales of Valve's Steam Deck crater after recent price hike

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Steam Deck Sales Reportedly Crater 82% After Valve’s Price Hike, Slipping From 5th To 14th On Steam
Wccftech Jul 22, 11:48 UTC

Steam Deck Sales Reportedly Crater 82% After Valve’s Price Hike, Slipping From 5th To 14th On Steam

Not just Arc G3-based handhelds, but the classic older-gen gaming handhelds are reaching a nearly $1000 price tag, resulting in reduced sales. Steam Deck Reportedly Lost Significant Momentum After Recent Price Hike With Sales Estimated to H…

Steam Deck Sales Have Dropped By 82% After Price Hike, Report Reveals
Tech4Gamers Jul 22, 08:44 UTC

Steam Deck Sales Have Dropped By 82% After Price Hike, Report Reveals

Steam Deck sales have reportedly fallen by up to 82% after the price hike. It is earning Valve 72% less money than it did last year. Steam Deck Sales Have Dropped By 82% After Price Hike, Report Reveals is a post from Tech4Gamers - All Abou…

Sales of Valve's Steam Deck crater after recent price hike
Ars Technica Gaming Jul 21, 17:12 UTC

Sales of Valve's Steam Deck crater after recent price hike

Analysis of bestseller charts shows an 80 percent dip from 2025's sales rate.