Valve has posted a notice on its Steam Deck storefront warning that OLED models may face intermittent stock issues in some regions. The company points to ongoing shortages in memory and storage components as the cause.
The notice also confirms that the Steam Deck LCD 256GB model is no longer in production. Once remaining units sell out through official channels, that configuration is gone for good.
The OLED stock situation means buyers in affected regions might find their preferred model unavailable and need to wait for restocks. There’s no timeline for when supply will stabilize.
The LCD 256GB discontinuation has reportedly been in effect for months, but the OLED stock problems appear more recent. This suggests component constraints have tightened across the product line.
Memory and storage shortages impact the entire tech industry right now. DRAM and NAND flash components are in particularly high demand, forcing manufacturers to allocate limited supplies across different products and regions.
The Steam Deck OLED launched as an upgraded version of the original LCD models with better display quality and improved battery life. Valve has been gradually shifting its lineup toward OLED as the premium option while phasing out older configurations.
Storage isn’t everything
The 256GB capacity might seem small for modern game installs, but the Steam Deck supports microSD card expansion. Many users run games directly from microSD cards without major performance issues, especially for indie titles and older games.
Valve hasn’t indicated whether other LCD models will follow the 256GB into discontinuation. The company also hasn’t announced any pricing changes or new configurations to address the supply constraints.
