Tim Sweeney takes swipes at Valve for Steam Deck price hike, blames it on the 'component parts supply chain for megayachts'
Tim Sweeney criticized Valve for the recent price hike of the Steam Deck, attributing it to global supply chain issues. He referenced Gabe Newell's luxurious superyacht to highlight the rising costs of components. Sweeney's comments received backlash, with many questioning the relevance of his comparison.
- ▪Valve recently increased the price of the Steam Deck due to global logistical challenges.
- ▪Tim Sweeney commented on the price hike, linking it to the component parts supply chain for megayachts.
- ▪Sweeney's remarks were met with criticism, particularly regarding the financial practices of both Valve and Epic Games.
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| Original publisher | PC Gamer |
| Canonical URL | https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/tim-sweeney-takes-swipes-at-valve-for-steam-deck-price-hike-blames-it-on-the-component-parts-supply-chain-for-megayachts/ |
| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 10:07:19 +0000 |
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Hardware Gaming PCs Handheld Gaming PCs Tim Sweeney takes swipes at Valve for Steam Deck price hike, blames it on the 'component parts supply chain for megayachts' News By James Bentley published 29 May 2026 Maybe Sweeney isn't the best person to make this point. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Rachel Luna/Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The once budget handheld gaming PC, the Steam Deck, recently received an astronomical price hike, with Valve citing "global logistical challenges" (otherwise known as the global memory crisis) for…
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