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Steam Deck OLED Sold Out in U.S. Amid AI Shortages

2/17/2026

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  • Valve Corporation confirmed Steam Deck OLED is out of stock in the U.S. due to memory and storage shortages.
  • The shortages affecting the gaming industry have delayed the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller planned for early 2026.
  • The Steam Deck OLED remains available in the United Kingdom and Australia, while Valve has ceased production of the 256GB LCD model.
  • The memory crisis is largely driven by AI industry demand.