Steam Deck Release Date Delay Caused By Supply Issues
Valve has announced the Steam Deck handheld console will be delayed out of 2021, with estimated shipping dates now expected to be February 2022.
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Valve has announced that the Steam Deck handheld console will be delayed, missing its December 2021 release date due to component supply issues. The console isn’t the first to suffer from component shortages, with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch all struggling to meet demand in the run-up to the holiday season.
Valve revealed Steam Deck earlier this year, and it quickly became one of the most intriguing console announcements in recent history. The handheld device will give Steam players access to their PC gaming library, not only offering handheld play for existing users, but also allowing those on a budget to access Steam games without needing an expensive PC set-up to do so. The handheld features thumbsticks, back buttons, touchpads, and a touchscreen to provide the best on-the-go gaming experience possible, but Valve has previously confirmed the Steam Deck won’t play all games.
Sharing the news on Steam, Valve apologized to those who’ve pre-ordered the console while confirming that the Steam Deck will be “delayed by two months.” According to the company, global supply chain issues have been an insurmountable barrier for the manufacturing of the console, stating that “components aren’t reaching our manufacturing facilities in time for us to meet our initial launch dates.” Valve estimates that Steam Deck will begin to ship out to customers beginning February 2022.
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As expected, the delay has caused a shift in Steam Deck’s reservation queue. Valve has advised that reservation holders will keep their place in line, but that dates will move back accordingly. Those who are ordering the console can expect to be updated soon. The news is perhaps not too surprising for those who’ve been following the many companies struggling with supply issues over the last few months, with multiple big-name brands across the tech industry feeling the pressure.
Shortages of the latest new-gen consoles, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, have continued well into 2021, despite launching last year. This is in part due to shortages of vital manufacturing components, which has slowed production and hampered fans’ ability to get hold of the latest tech. The problem is a widespread one, with many tech companies now announcing that it’s unclear how long the problem will persist for. It was hoped that Steam Deck would be able to avoid the issues and make its original release date, but it seems even Valve is unable to secure the parts needed to meet demand.
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