Valve has confirmed the Steam Deck is out of stock indefinitely due to the AI-fueled memory shortage affecting the entire tech industry. The company updated its store page to warn that shortages will continue “from time to time for the foreseeable future.”
“Steam Deck OLED may be out-of-stock intermittently in some regions due to memory and storage shortages,” Valve stated. The 256GB LCD model has been discontinued entirely. No clear timeline exists for stock recovery or potential price changes.
The shortage represents a broader crisis where AI data center investments have consumed memory supply, driving up costs across consumer electronics. Sony is reportedly delaying the PS6 until 2029, and Nintendo may raise Switch 2 prices as component costs spiral.
Valve’s upcoming compact gaming PC has also been delayed as the company struggles to source affordable components. The AI industry’s massive compute demands continue to reshape hardware availability across gaming, consumer electronics, and beyond.
