The LCD Steam Deck is finished

Most affordable Steam surfaceLCD model, $399, not available in the US. And, according to Steam Deck websiteHe won’t come back. Below the lists of different models is a note that says:

We no longer produce the 256GB Steam Deck LCD model. Once sold, it will no longer be available.

Well, it’s no longer available on the US site.

Valve’s decision to phase out the Steam Deck LCD is disappointing. This means that the most expensive Steam Deck is now 512GB OLED The model costs $549, which is a little more than the previous entry-level version.

We’ve reached out to Valve for comment, but have yet to hear back. Without an official explanation from the company, we’re only left to speculate about why the Steam Deck LCD displays have been discontinued. Andy Hales in Windows Central He suggests that to rise ram and storage The pricing (thanks AI) has made it difficult to continue offering a portable device at this price point.

The laptop gaming market is more robust than it was when Steam Deck debuted in 2022, but it’s hard to see any of the other players, such as Lenovo, Asusor GPDfilling this void at entry level.