Pierre-Loup Griffais said that current hardware like the Intel's Arc G3 aren't yet hitting the power and efficiency profiles Valve wants.
Analysts believe that the current hikes may only be the beginning, and depending on market conditions, things could get much worse.
It looks like the extra cash is a small price to pay for Valve’s portable gaming beast, as the Steam Deck has flown off the shelves once again.
According to a leaker, fans looking forward to Steam Machine being a cheap Linux-based gaming PC might want to temper their expectations.
PC gaming on the go just got a whole lot more expensive with both the 512 GB and 1 TB models seeing sharp price increases.
The new update also features UX/UI improvements and bug fixes, including for frame rate stutters when using a sniper rifle.
Known leaker KeplerL2 has posited that the memory shortages could further delay Valve's handheld hardware plans, however.
Looks like the Steam Deck and Steam Machine will have a lot in common with their verification, though Steam Frame requirements vary.
Komodo Station said that prices increased due to "rising logistic costs" and "fluctuations in the exchange rate environment."
The Steam Deck joins the ranks of Valve hardware, including the Steam Machine, to be affected by the ongoing memory shortage.
Valve Designer Lawrence Yang also noted that "if your title is Verified in Steam Deck, it will be Verified on Steam Machine."
The extraction shooter was followed by the Steam Deck, along with other games like Battlefield 6 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Mike Ybarra also thinks that it would be great for Xbox if it left Windows behind to instead use SteamOS for its future hardware releases.
"We're not interested in getting to a point where it's 20 or 30 or even 50% more performance at the same battery life," said an engineer.
Enabled by default, Steam Deck users can now continue their downloads in this new mode without leaving the handheld's screen on.
Steam Deck owners can now experience more stable frame rates and faster loading times, while the base game also sees improvements.
World of Tanks: HEAT is set to offer a more fast-paced multiplayer experience than its the base World of Tanks in epic 10-on-10 matches.
The Switch 2 version of Cyberpunk 2077, slated for launch alongside the console, runs at a smooth 40 FPS in handheld mode.
Naughty Dog and PlayStation's acclaimed action-adventure title is set to launch for PC later this week, on April 3.
Assassin's Creed Shadows on Steam will include support for various Steam features, including trading cards and achievements.
