Valve confirms Steam Deck is out of stock due to memory and storage shortages — supply of popular gaming handheld in trouble because of massive AI demand

Valve's Steam Deck is facing supply shortages due to memory and storage chip scarcity, driven by high demand from AI data centers. The company has confirmed that all models are currently out of stock, with the OLED version intermittently unavailable in some regions. This shortage is a result of the global memory and storage chip supply being consumed by AI hyperscalers, impacting not only Valve but also other tech companies like Apple. The situation is expected to worsen as RAM prices continue to rise, potentially affecting the pricing and availability of gaming devices like the Steam Deck and other consoles.