Valve Steam Deck Sales Drop 82% After Price Rises 54%
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Updated · XDA Developers · Jul 22
Valve Steam Deck Sales Drop 82% After Price Rises 54%
3 articles · Updated · XDA Developers · Jul 22
Summary
Weekly Steam Deck sales fell to about 1,400-3,000 units from 11,000-18,000 after Valve raised prices, according to Boiling Steam’s estimate from Steam’s Top Sellers rankings.
Gross weekly revenue also dropped roughly 72% to $1.2 million-$2.5 million from $6 million-$10 million, suggesting the higher price failed to offset weaker demand.
The entry-level model climbed to $789 from $549, while the Steam Deck’s Top Seller position slid from about No. 4-5 to No. 10-15.
The figures are extrapolated from public chart data rather than Valve disclosures, but they add to signs that hardware price increases are hitting handheld console demand.