Valve’s Steam Deck handheld gaming PC has experienced an 80 percent drop in sales compared to its 2025 rate, according to bestseller chart analysis from Ars Technica. Since Valve doesn’t share Steam Deck sales figures, chart data is one of the few ways analysts and observers can assess how the product is doing in the market. Why the Price Hike MattersThe Steam Deck attracted users primarily because of its value. How the Steam Deck performs from October to December will reveal whether this is just a temporary dip or part of a longer trend. Sources: Ars Technica — Steam Deck sales analysis