The Steam Deck has seen a sharp drop in popularity following a price rise • Межа
Valve's Steam Deck has seen a significant decline in sales rankings following a substantial price increase implemented in May. Analysts suggest the price hike, combined with supply chain issues, has made the device less competitive against rivals like the ASUS ROG Ally.
Why it matters
This shift illustrates how price sensitivity and market competition impact the hardware gaming industry, particularly for portable PC devices.
Following its return to sale at the end of May, Valve's portable gaming PC dropped from fifth to 14th place in Steam's weekly revenue rankings. Ars Technica reports this, citing figures from Boiling Steam. According to the publication's estimates, Valve sold approximately 11,000–18,000 Steam Decks per week throughout 2025. Currently, this figure may stand at just 1,400–3,000 devices, representing a drop of approximately 80 per cent. Valve does not disclose official sales figures for the Steam Deck. Boiling Steam arrived at its estimate based on the device's position in Steam's revenue rankings, its average price, and the estimated revenue of comparable games in the table. Consequently, the 80 per cent figure has a wide margin of error. In May, the Steam Deck OLED saw a price increase of $240–$300.
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