Steam Deck shortage goes global — Valve's handheld console now out of stock in Europe, Canada, the US, and Japan

The Steam Deck, Valve's handheld console, is facing a global shortage due to memory and storage shortages, impacting regions like Europe, Canada, the US, and Japan. The shortage is attributed to the high demand for memory and storage chips driven by the AI boom, leading to limited availability of the console in various countries. The LCD version of the Steam Deck is no longer in production, contributing to the widespread stock outage. Valve's partner in East Asia estimates that the console will be back in stock by the end of the month. The chip shortage is also affecting other tech products, with RAM and SSD prices increasing significantly, prompting consumers to act quickly if they need these components.