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Steam Deck sales decline sharply following May price increase
Sales of the Steam Deck have dropped significantly since a price hike in May, falling from fifth to fourteenth place on sales charts. Estimates suggest weekly unit sales have decreased by 80%, signaling a notable slowdown for the once-popular handheld device.
Key points
- Steam Deck sales fell from 11,000-18,000 to 1,400-3,000 units weekly.
- Ranked 5th after May, now sits at 12th on bestseller charts.
- Sales drop follows a price increase earlier this year.
Sales Decline Post-Price Increase
Since its launch in 2022, the Steam Deck has been a top-selling product for Valve. However, sales have sharply declined following a price increase in May 2025. Historical data indicates a significant drop in the device's position on sales charts, falling from fifth to fourteenth place.
Sales Estimates and Revenue Impact
According to Boiling Steam, data analysis suggests that weekly unit sales may have decreased by approximately 80%. Previous sales ranged from 11,000 to 18,000 units weekly, while current estimates are only 1,400 to 3,000 units. This major shift indicates a substantial slowdown for a device that had previously sold an estimated 4 million units in its first three years.
Market Context and Future Outlook
In early 2025, the Steam Deck remained in the top selling ranks consistently, only dropping due to reported shortages. The current sales decline presents challenges for Valve in maintaining momentum for the handheld gaming PC. How Valve addresses this dip in sales and the resulting user interest will be crucial moving forward.
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Sales of the Steam Deck have dropped significantly since a price hike in May, falling from fifth to fourteenth place on sales charts. Estimates suggest weekly unit sales have decreased by 80%, signaling a notable slowdown for the once-popular handheld device.