Memory shortage leaves Steam Deck OLED intermittently unavailable in various regions

Valve states that the Steam Deck OLED may intermittently run out of stock due to memory and storage shortages, with delays until 2026.

Valve updated the Steam Deck website to inform that the OLED model may intermittently run out of stock in some regions, due to memory and storage shortages.

The PC gaming handheld has been out of stock in the US and other regions for a few days, and the announcement explains why.

The update comes shortly after Valve postponed the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller from a shipping window set for early 2026, citing the memory and storage crisis.

According to Valve, work is still needed to consolidate prices and release dates that can be confidently announced, as circumstances can change quickly.

The goal is to launch this new hardware in the first half of 2026, with the company seeking to finalize plans as soon as possible.

Additionally, the website states that Valve no longer produces the Steam Deck with 256 GB LCD, a change announced late last year.

What is your view on this scenario: can this memory crisis impact Valve's future releases? Leave your opinion in the comments.

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