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[–] 32 points 2 months ago (2 children)
  • [+] -19 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    No, I don't, not entirely.

    I think sales are also dropping because all the people who were going to overpay for a low spec computer based solely on branding already bought it, because it sure wasn't going to generate legitimate hype on value for your money in the first place.

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  • [–] 32 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    I would assume the entire gaming hardware sector is taking a similar hit. This article isn't too useful without industry comparative analysis

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago

    Xbox consoles were up 86% YoY in June. I wouldn't be surprised if people are seeing the eye-popping prices on hardware and choosing to make their purchases now. (June 2025 was also the Switch 2 release, which surely suppressed sales last year.)

    That said, I think Steam's prices--along with with other swiftly rising handheld PCs--are the canary in the coal mine here. Next gen is going to have some wild sticker shock.

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  • [–] 29 points 2 months ago (4 children)

    If I needed a replacement I’d probably be looking at the used market.

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  • [–] 13 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

    Some YouTubers are recommending that certain used ROG Ally devices may give better value and performance from the used market. These work really well with Bazzite. I don't particularly value the trackpads and have the knowhow to be able to install Bazzite myself. I wouldn't buy a Steam Deck if I were buying today. I'd look for an upgrade.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    I was about to buy a steam deck until they raised the price. Now I bought a ROG Ally Xbox X for basically the same price. I know they aren’t 1:1 but the steam deck is a terrible price now for what you get.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 months ago

    I keep seeing articles like this, but it was showing as sold out for at least three months before the price hike for me. I guess they’re better off selling some as long as there’s demand.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    A free and open market of well informed sellers and buyers will naturally find rh cost of items and services. That is it'll bounce around like this. If sales tanked from day one the same hardware would likely be on a discount.

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  • [–] 14 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    My understanding is that the hardware market is currently not a free and open market of well informed buyers and sellers. LLM companies are literally buying hardware that hasn't been made yet for uses which will never exist.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 months ago

    They could probably turn that around by releasing half-life 3

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago

    Oh wow? Is water wet Also? and perhaps the sky is blue?

    Such a pointless article.

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