Steam Deck sells out in North America within 24 hours of price hike
The Steam Deck sold out in North America within 24 hours of a price increase. While it is out of stock in the US and Canada, availability remains in Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia. The demand surge has placed the Steam Deck at the top of Steam's Top Sellers list despite potential supply shortages.
- ▪The Steam Deck OLED was listed as out of stock in the US and Canada less than 24 hours after its renewed availability announcement.
- ▪The handheld remains available in Europe, Australia, and Asian countries through Valve's sales partner Komodo.
- ▪Valve's store page indicates potential intermittent shortages due to memory and storage issues.
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Blink and you’ll miss it Steam Deck sells out in North America within 24 hours of price hike Europe, Australia, and Asia can still get it while the getting’s good. Kyle Orland – May 28, 2026 11:43 am | 85 The Steam Deck OLED (bottom) sunbathing with its older brother. Credit: Kyle Orland The Steam Deck OLED (bottom) sunbathing with its older brother. Credit: Kyle Orland Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Well, that was fast. Less than 24 hours after Valve announced renewed availability of the Steam Deck OLED (at a massively increased MSRP), the handheld is once again listed as “out of stock” in the US and Canada.
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