Valve’s $800 Steam Deck Isn’t a Price Hike. It’s a Betrayal.
Valve’s $800 Steam Deck price hike isn’t about inflationโit’s a calculated betrayal. The original $399 Trojan Horse strategy captured a loyal community, and now Valve is locking them out to maximize hardware margins. Demand crashed 80%, but the company seems unbothered. The message is clear: once you’re hooked, your value is secondary to profit.