I'm not sure how they compare to other handhelds now, but idk if I can recommend a Steam Deck any more despite really loving mine. Folks with decks collecting dust can probably recoup their cost...
The 512GB OLED model increased from $549 to $789. The 1TB OLED model increased from $649 to $949.
The older 256GB LCD model is no longer in production, leaving OLED as Valve’s current handheld option through the Steam store.
I'm not sure how they compare to other handhelds now, but idk if I can recommend a Steam Deck any more despite really loving mine. Folks with decks collecting dust can probably recoup their cost though.
This makes me concerned the second coming of the Steam Machine will end up dead in the water again due to pricing. The first time, they were priced like prebuilts and outsourced to other companies but ran with Linux, and Proton wasn't nearly as good yet. So your target demographic didn't really exist, folks that were willing to use Linux would've rather built their own for what 1/2 the price. This attempt was setup well now that Proton is good enough that a Steam Machine could serve the common consumer and they've had their own successful hardware products, but seems data centers may out price what most folks can justify.
Fuck AI, and mass crypto mining before that, they're ruining my hobby (not just gaming but computer hardware).
Not entirely unlikely their competition will also go up by hundreds, so unless their competition is willing to loss lead in order to get some market share, comparatively maybe still the same? That...
I'm not sure how they compare to other handhelds now
Not entirely unlikely their competition will also go up by hundreds, so unless their competition is willing to loss lead in order to get some market share, comparatively maybe still the same? That said, I don't think dropping a thousand on the Deck is worth it in general.
Both the Steam Machine and Frame will suffer in sales and there's nothing Valve can really do about either.
The Decks have been out of stock for a few months now so it's with the restock that the new pricing was announced. Others will certainly follow suit once stock runs out or they'll simply decide...
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The Decks have been out of stock for a few months now so it's with the restock that the new pricing was announced. Others will certainly follow suit once stock runs out or they'll simply decide that there isn't a market for the price increase and stop producing them. Glad I got my OLED 1TB Limited Edition (I really wanted the translucent case) back when it launched.
Remember kids, the reason RAM/electronics are so much more expensive is because not-yet-manufactured memory was bought with money that doesn't really exist to be put into GPUs that haven't been made to be installed in data centers that haven't been built that are powered by infrastructure that will never paid for by the companies that use it to satisfy a demand that isn't there in order to generate profits that are mathematically impossible.
If I ever see Sam Altman in SF I’m roasting the fuck out of him for buying up all the RAM. I recommend anyone else with the chance do the same. We haven’t tried enough direct social shaming to...
If I ever see Sam Altman in SF I’m roasting the fuck out of him for buying up all the RAM. I recommend anyone else with the chance do the same. We haven’t tried enough direct social shaming to influence billionaire behavior.
I think the handheld PC market is small enough that loss-leading is essentially impossible. Valve has at least a small avenue to do so, but I'd say even they'd be wary, given half their base is...
I think the handheld PC market is small enough that loss-leading is essentially impossible.
Valve has at least a small avenue to do so, but I'd say even they'd be wary, given half their base is contingent on cheap games and an ever-expanding library.
To add, loss-lead to what? None of the other handheld PC makers seem to have any post-sale profit makers. Steam could sell the Deck at a loss because they know you are likely to buy games on Steam.
I think the handheld PC market is small enough that loss-leading is essentially impossible.
To add, loss-lead to what? None of the other handheld PC makers seem to have any post-sale profit makers. Steam could sell the Deck at a loss because they know you are likely to buy games on Steam.
Taking the ROG Ally/Ally X as an example, seems like there are several variations on sale within 600-1000 with specs that seem to be comparable or better than the deck. I imagine you're right...
Taking the ROG Ally/Ally X as an example, seems like there are several variations on sale within 600-1000 with specs that seem to be comparable or better than the deck. I imagine you're right about them shooting up as back stock clears/catch wind of deck price increases.
I'd imagine that Valve might be looking urgently at putting their existing hardware in the bullpen, and/or fast tracking Steam for Android compatibility so that they don't have to deal with new...
I'd imagine that Valve might be looking urgently at putting their existing hardware in the bullpen, and/or fast tracking Steam for Android compatibility so that they don't have to deal with new hardware pipelines in a world where all this nonsense is going on. Maybe branded Retroid hardware?
Steam machine will probably be $1200/$1500 for the two SKUs, based on this pricing. They’ll still sell units at that price but it does put a damper on things.
Steam machine will probably be $1200/$1500 for the two SKUs, based on this pricing. They’ll still sell units at that price but it does put a damper on things.
I'm not sure how they compare to other handhelds now, but idk if I can recommend a Steam Deck any more despite really loving mine. Folks with decks collecting dust can probably recoup their cost though.
This makes me concerned the second coming of the Steam Machine will end up dead in the water again due to pricing. The first time, they were priced like prebuilts and outsourced to other companies but ran with Linux, and Proton wasn't nearly as good yet. So your target demographic didn't really exist, folks that were willing to use Linux would've rather built their own for what 1/2 the price. This attempt was setup well now that Proton is good enough that a Steam Machine could serve the common consumer and they've had their own successful hardware products, but seems data centers may out price what most folks can justify.
Fuck AI, and mass crypto mining before that, they're ruining my hobby (not just gaming but computer hardware).
Not entirely unlikely their competition will also go up by hundreds, so unless their competition is willing to loss lead in order to get some market share, comparatively maybe still the same? That said, I don't think dropping a thousand on the Deck is worth it in general.
Both the Steam Machine and Frame will suffer in sales and there's nothing Valve can really do about either.
The Decks have been out of stock for a few months now so it's with the restock that the new pricing was announced. Others will certainly follow suit once stock runs out or they'll simply decide that there isn't a market for the price increase and stop producing them. Glad I got my OLED 1TB Limited Edition (I really wanted the translucent case) back when it launched.
Remember kids, the reason RAM/electronics are so much more expensive is because not-yet-manufactured memory was bought with money that doesn't really exist to be put into GPUs that haven't been made to be installed in data centers that haven't been built that are powered by infrastructure that will never paid for by the companies that use it to satisfy a demand that isn't there in order to generate profits that are mathematically impossible.
If I ever see Sam Altman in SF I’m roasting the fuck out of him for buying up all the RAM. I recommend anyone else with the chance do the same. We haven’t tried enough direct social shaming to influence billionaire behavior.
I think the handheld PC market is small enough that loss-leading is essentially impossible.
Valve has at least a small avenue to do so, but I'd say even they'd be wary, given half their base is contingent on cheap games and an ever-expanding library.
To add, loss-lead to what? None of the other handheld PC makers seem to have any post-sale profit makers. Steam could sell the Deck at a loss because they know you are likely to buy games on Steam.
Taking the ROG Ally/Ally X as an example, seems like there are several variations on sale within 600-1000 with specs that seem to be comparable or better than the deck. I imagine you're right about them shooting up as back stock clears/catch wind of deck price increases.
I'd imagine that Valve might be looking urgently at putting their existing hardware in the bullpen, and/or fast tracking Steam for Android compatibility so that they don't have to deal with new hardware pipelines in a world where all this nonsense is going on. Maybe branded Retroid hardware?
Steam machine will probably be $1200/$1500 for the two SKUs, based on this pricing. They’ll still sell units at that price but it does put a damper on things.