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Valve Warns: AI Shortages Impact Steam Deck Supply
17 Feb
Summary
- Steam Deck availability is uncertain due to component shortages.
- AI industry demand is driving memory and storage price hikes.
- Older Steam Deck LCD models are no longer being produced.
The availability of the Steam Deck is expected to be inconsistent due to ongoing shortages of memory and storage components. Valve has announced that the handheld gaming console "may be out of stock intermittently" in various regions. This situation is exacerbated by the fact that the more affordable Steam Deck LCD model is no longer in production and will only be available until existing stocks are depleted.
The primary driver for these shortages is the massive demand for memory chips and hard drives from the artificial intelligence industry. AI companies are rapidly expanding their infrastructure, consuming a significant portion of available components. This has led to industry-wide challenges, affecting multiple tech manufacturers and even causing delays in other Valve product releases like the Steam Machine and Steam Frame VR headset.
