Steam Deck Maintains Handheld Dominance, Despite ROG Ally Competition

Valve’s Steam Deck continues to lead the handheld gaming market, showing resilience against new competitors like the ASUS ROG Ally. Despite the launch of the ROG Ally, sales of the Steam Deck have not significantly declined, according to industry analyst Mat Piscatella of Circana.

ROG Ally’s Impact Limited

Piscatella revealed in a recent interview that the ROG Ally, while having a “nice month,” hasn’t made a noticeable impact on Steam Deck sales. Steam Deck HQ and Reddit discussions corroborate this assessment.

Steam Machine Price Predictions

Looking ahead, industry analyst Mat Piscatella predicts that Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine could potentially reach a price point of up to $1,000. TheGamer reports that Piscatella views the Steam Machine as a PC-console hybrid, justifying a potentially higher price tag. This pricing would position it competitively with current-generation consoles and gaming PCs, rather than the Nintendo Switch.

RAM Supply Issues and Regional Availability

Currently, the Steam Deck is experiencing stock limitations due to RAM supply issues. Interestingly, availability appears to be regionally specific, with units currently available in the UK while remaining out of stock in the US, Europe and Asia.

Key Takeaways

• The Steam Deck remains the dominant force in the handheld gaming market.
• The ASUS ROG Ally has not significantly impacted Steam Deck sales.
• Valve’s Steam Machine could potentially cost up to $1,000.
• Steam Deck availability is currently limited by RAM supply and varies by region.