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Valve

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A robotic arm fumbling with RAM sticks in a dimly lit workshop, illustrating Valve's supply chain challenges and impact on product consistency.
The Wellness Brief

Valve's brutal RAM negotiations impact product consistency

A $1,049 Valve Steam Machine ships with either one 16GB RAM stick or two 8GB sticks, a configuration dictated not by engineering, but by monthly memory component availability, The Verge reports.

Amélie Girard·June 23, 2026
A gamer looking at an empty Steam Controller box with a digital clock in the background showing the year 2027, symbolizing long shipping delays.
Fuel & Fire

Steam Controller order delays stretch into 2027

New orders for Valve's Steam Controller now face estimated shipping windows stretching into 2027, a wait time that dwarfs typical hardware launches.

Amélie Girard·June 19, 2026
A new Valve VR headset is revealed in a high-tech warehouse, symbolizing a significant upcoming launch in the virtual reality market.
Grooming Notes

Valve VR headset import volume surges for upcoming launch

On June 10th, Valve offloaded 32 metric tons of 'Virtual Reality Devices' into US warehouses, just one week after 40,000 kg of 'game consoles' arrived.

Amélie Girard·June 13, 2026
A solitary Steam Deck OLED device rests on a desolate surface, bathed in dramatic spotlighting, symbolizing the end of an era.
Fuel & Fire

Steam Deck Price Hike Signals End of Handheld Gaming's Golden Age

Valve has increased the price of its Steam Deck OLED by $300, transforming the once-accessible handheld into a premium device.

Amélie Girard·May 28, 2026