Valve has acknowledged that recent out-of-stock notices for the Steam Deck OLED are linked to a broader shortage of memory components. A surge in purchases of RAM and flash storage by companies building AI infrastructure has tightened supply and driven up prices, complicating Valve's ability to secure parts for production.

  • Data-centre and AI hardware buyers are purchasing DRAM and NAND at scale, reducing availability of components commonly used in consumer devices.
  • Memory price inflation and limited supply are forcing Valve to compete in a constrained market, contributing to intermittent stock and slower fulfilment of OLED units.
  • Production schedules and shipments for the Steam Deck OLED are being affected as suppliers prioritize large AI customers and allocate scarce modules accordingly.
  • Valve is reportedly working to source more components and manage inventory, but the company hasn’t provided a firm restock date for affected models.

Source: Rock Paper Shotgun

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