Valve confirms Steam Deck shortage caused by worldwide RAM crisis because AI companies hate you
Valve confirmed the Steam Deck OLED shortage is due to a global RAM crisis driven by AI data centers buying up supply.Summary
Valve has confirmed that the ongoing shortage of the Steam Deck OLED is a direct result of a worldwide RAM crisis, which is being exacerbated by massive AI data centers purchasing nearly all available memory before it is even manufactured. This scarcity is causing hardware prices to skyrocket, and the shortage is predicted to persist into 2027. Valve stated on the Steam Deck store page that the handheld will experience intermittent stock outages in some regions due to memory and storage shortages. Furthermore, Valve has delayed the planned early 2026 releases of the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller, as they must now re-evaluate pricing and launch schedules amid the volatile component market. While the pre-owned Steam Deck market remains relatively unaffected, this global memory crisis is expected to cause price increases across hardware from manufacturers like Lenovo and ASUS.
(Source：FRVR)