Steam Deck OLED is getting a price hike in some regions next month, official distributor confirms
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The ongoing memory crisis continues to hit the tech industry hard. Over the past six months, prices of RAM, SSDs, and other key components have gone up significantly, mainly because AI data centers are absorbing a large portion of the global supply. This has made it much more expensive for PC builders to put together new systems or upgrade existing ones. It is not just desktop parts either – handheld gaming and console manufacturers are also feeling the pressure.
Valve has already been dealing with supply challenges. First, it had to delay the Steam Machine (along with the Steam Frame and Steam Controller). Not long after doing so, the Steam Deck OLED started going out of stock around the world. Valve has confirmed that all of this is the result of memory and storage shortages. And now, the OLED model is getting a price hike.
Steam Deck OLED gets price increase in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan
Steam Deck customers in parts of Asia are the first to be hit by price rises. KOMODO, the official distributor handling Steam Deck sales in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, has confirmed a price increase for the Steam Deck OLED in those regions. According to the announcement, the decision was made due to continued increases in logistics costs and exchange rate volatility since the device first launched. All models remain sold out at the time of writing.
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Prices correct as of October 9th, 2026.
| Region | Original price (512GB OLED) | New price (512GB OLED) | Original price (1TB OLED) | New price (1TB OLED) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | JPY 84,800 | JPY 99,800 | JPY 99,800 | JPY 114,800 |
| South Korea | KRW 839,000 | KRW 898,000 | KRW 989,000 | KRW 1,048,000 |
| Taiwan | TWD 18,880 | TWD 18,980 | TWD 21,980 | TWD 22,480 |
The new prices will take effect on March 6, 2026. In Japan, the 512GB Steam Deck OLED will increase from JPY 84,800 to JPY 99,800, while the 1TB model will rise from JPY 99,800 to JPY 114,800. In South Korea, the 512GB model will go from KRW 839,000 to KRW 898,000, and the 1TB version will increase from KRW 989,000 to KRW 1,048,000. In Taiwan, the 512GB model will move from TWD 18,880 to TWD 18,980, and the 1TB model will increase from TWD 21,980 to TWD 22,480.
Interestingly, Hong Kong will not see a price change, as it has been less affected by these factors. But for now, there is no confirmation of price increases in other regions. However, with ongoing component shortages, it would not be surprising if other markets face similar adjustments in the future.
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