According to Windows Latest, Valve is halting production of the Steam Deck LCD, which served as the most budget-friendly edition of its portable gaming device.
During the ongoing Steam Winter Sale, Valve updated the product listing with a message indicating that the LCD version would cease availability after depleting current inventory, a point now reached as it is fully out of stock. Introduced in 2022, this model significantly contributed to the Steam Deck's rise as a favored choice in the portable PC gaming sector, debuting at a competitive $399 price tag.
From this point, the Steam Deck OLED will stand as Valve's sole offering. Priced from $549, it features enhancements like superior display quality and extended battery duration.
Valve has offered no official statement regarding the rationale behind ending LCD production, though escalating costs for parts like RAM and storage might factor in. Recently, the firm indicated that any successor like a Steam Deck 2 is still distant on the horizon.
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