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Valve Discontinues Steam Deck LCD, Raises Entry Costs

12/22/2025

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Valve has discontinued the 256 GB LCD version of the Steam Deck, ending production.
The 512 GB and 1 TB OLED versions remain available.
The LCD model, priced at $399, is out of stock, pushing consumers to third-party retailers.
The move may reflect a global NAND flash shortage redirecting resources to higher-margin products.
Critics say the change raises entry costs, with the OLED model now priced at $549.

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Story summary

Valve has discontinued the 256 GB LCD version of the Steam Deck, ending production.
The 512 GB and 1 TB OLED versions remain available.
The LCD model, priced at $399, is out of stock, pushing consumers to third-party retailers.
The move may reflect a global NAND flash shortage redirecting resources to higher-margin products.
Critics say the change raises entry costs, with the OLED model now priced at $549.