Valve's Steam Deck has gone out of stock across the United States, with all three models showing unavailable on the company's official store. The handheld gaming PC disappeared from US inventory earlier this week, raising concerns that the ongoing memory shortage could be impacting production.
The Steam Deck OLED models in 512GB and 1TB configurations joined the discontinued 256GB LCD version in showing "out of stock" status. Valve ceased production of the LCD model in December 2025, but the simultaneous unavailability of OLED units marks an unusual supply disruption.
European markets continue to show available inventory, with the UK even maintaining LCD stock despite the production halt.
Third-party sellers have already capitalized on the scarcity, with Newegg merchants listing the OLED 1TB model for $1,099, a $450 premium over Valve's $649 MSRP.
The timing aligns with Valve's recent hardware delays. The company postponed pricing and shipping announcements for its Steam Machine console and Steam Frame VR headset last week, citing memory and storage shortages. Both products, along with a new Steam Controller, were scheduled for release in early 2026.
Component manufacturers face unprecedented pressure from AI data center expansion. The Steam Deck OLED uses 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, which has seen dramatic price increases driven by AI industry demand.
Framework raised its desktop computer prices by up to $460 in January due to the same memory crisis, which has also made the Steam Deck an unprecedented value in 2026.
Analysts warn the component shortage could lead to broader PC market price increases. Some manufacturers have already adjusted pricing, while others face production constraints. The situation has created uncertainty around release schedules for upcoming hardware across the industry.
Valve has not commented on the Steam Deck's US availability or potential price adjustments.
The company previously stated it would only release a Steam Deck successor when the technology represented a meaningful performance leap, with rumors suggesting a 2028 or later timeframe.
For now, European customers can still purchase Steam Deck units through official channels. The handheld remains Valve's only current mobile gaming solution following the LCD model's discontinuation, though competitors like the Legion Go 2 will ship with SteamOS support in the future.
