Price hike triggers Steam Deck sales plunge, Boiling Steam estimates
Ars Technica cites Boiling Steam’s data indicating Steam Deck weekly unit sales have plunged roughly 80% after Valve’s May price increase, dropping from about 11,000–18,000 per week in 2025 to 1,400–3,000 recently. The decline comes amid higher prices ($789–$949) and continued supply shortages, with rivals like the ROG Ally, Legion Go, and MSI Claw potentially drawing customers. Valve had warned of intermittent shortages, and the Deck had sold an estimated 4 million units in its first three years; the current market conditions fuel questions about a Steam Deck 2 and future pricing strategies.
