Customers who want to buy a Steam Deck are running out of places to do so, as a new report has indicated that Valve's popular handheld has sold out in more regions than previously reported. Although Valve's Steam Deck is still available in several territories, users looking to purchase it should act quickly before it sells out.
Since its launch in 2022, Steam Deck has been offering PC gamers a way to play their favorite Steam titles on the go. The Steam Deck initially came in a variety of configurations, with some offering an LCD screen as an alternative to the more expensive OLED models. However, in December 2025, Valve discontinued the Steam Deck LCD model worldwide, nearly four years after the handheld's launch. At the time of writing, the Steam Deck LCD model is completely sold out in the US, so the OLED versions are the only ones available. However, starting in early 2026, Steam Deck OLEDs are much more difficult to purchase.
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The Steam Deck is sold out across Europe
Days after the Steam Deck OLED was completely sold out across the US, supplies ran out in other areas as well. According to a report by GamingOnLinux, the Steam Deck OLED is now sold out across the European Union (EU) in countries such as Poland. EU inventory coincides with Steam Deck inventory sales in the US, Canada, and Japan. In addition, the Steam Deck LCD model is completely sold out throughout the EU and Asia, and stocks are completely depleted in North America. The news isn't all bad for consumers, as the Steam Deck OLED is still available in the UK through Valve, along with South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan through Komodo. However, Komodo estimates that Japanese stock of the Steam Deck OLED could return in limited quantities by the end of February.
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GameRant has verified that the Steam Deck is still sold out in the US at the time of writing, but those interested in purchasing it can still wishlist it to be notified when it's back in stock. Valve has previously stated that the ongoing RAM shortage crisis is the primary cause of low Steam Deck inventory. The RAM shortage is fueled by unprecedented demand for RAM, solid-state drives (SSDs) and other core components from technology companies looking to build AI-based data centers over the next few years. This has led to ridiculous prices for RAM, SSDs and graphics cards, with the cost of DDR5 RAM increasing by more than four times the original MSRP. In addition, graphics cards with more than 12 GB of video memory, such as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, reached more than $1,000. While RAM prices slowly fell in the second half of February, the lowest prices for 2x16GB memory kits remain at a steep $370 on Amazon.
Lack of RAM is affecting multiple Steam devices
Of course, the lack of a Steam Deck isn't the only problem facing Valve. The upcoming Steam Machine, which is still scheduled to launch in the first half of 2026, has hit some hiccups in its development. Valve stated that the rising cost of RAM and SSDs is the reason why the price and release date of the Steam Machine have not yet been revealed. This delay also affects Steam Frame and the upcoming Steam Controller launch. Some Steam users have since requested that Valve release the Steam Controller before the Steam Machine, as it does not use RAM or other components targeted by the ongoing shortage.
Although the lack of RAM and SSDs may make the current generation of consoles last longer, customers looking to purchase a Steam Deck in specific territories may struggle to find one at the moment. While the situation may not be resolved anytime soon, time will tell what Valve will do in the near future to meet the demand.
