Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney slams Valve over Steam Deck price hikes — mocks founder Gabe Newell over rising costs of megayachts
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, criticized Valve for its significant price hikes on the Steam Deck. The 1TB model now costs $949, which is a substantial increase compared to other gaming consoles. Sweeney's remarks included a jab at Valve's CEO Gabe Newell regarding his luxury yacht collection.
- ▪Valve raised the prices of the Steam Deck, with the 1TB model now costing $949.
- ▪The price increase is attributed to rising component costs and supply chain disruptions.
- ▪Sweeney mocked Newell's expensive hobby of owning multiple superyachts in his criticism.
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Video Games PC Gaming Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney slams Valve over Steam Deck price hikes — mocks founder Gabe Newell over rising costs of megayachts News By Jowi Morales published 29 May 2026 Is the Steam Deck price hike funding Gabe Newell's expensive hobby? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Valve) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Epic Games' outspoken CEO Tim Sweeney has taken to X to criticize Valve over its recent price hike of the Steam Deck. Valve raised the prices ofits handheld this week, with the 1TB model now costing $949.
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