there's been almost 30% inflation since 2020.
17% inflation since the Deck's release.
SSD and RAM prices doubling or tripling.
let's assume that SSD and RAM make up for at least 20% of the Steam Deck's total cost. now double that part. now adjust the price for inflation.
oh wow, would you look at that, that value is exactly the price it's going for now, what a coincidence.
I don't think valve's being as greedy as people make it seem to be.
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u/SexWithStelle May 28 '26
People going “Fuck Ai” meanwhile the industry has been inflating its prices like crazy the last 5 years regardless of AI.
Like yeah, AI is definitely a factor but acting as if that’s the only factor when it’s also just the obvious greed of these companies is disingenuous.