The Steam Deck’s huge price hike is the end of an era for gaming handhelds.
The Steam Deck’s huge price hike is the end of an era for gaming handhelds.
by Sean HollisterMay 28, 2026, 6:30 AM UTC
Sean Hollister is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget.
For a few glorious years, a $399 portable gadget could run almost anything you’d want to play. In 2022, the Steam Deck finally made PC gaming portable and
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