Valve's Steam Deck OLED disappeared from US and Canadian stores less than 24 hours after the company announced renewed availability at a significantly higher price point. The handheld quickly returned to "out of stock" status, suggesting strong demand despite the markup.

Meanwhile, European, Australian, and Asian customers through partner Komodo can still purchase the device. Valve's store page cites memory and storage shortages for intermittent availability, though these supply constraints have persisted since February with only brief restocking windows.

The hardware topped Steam's Top Sellers list based on revenue, though the $789 price tag means fewer units may have moved compared to the $70 game 007 First Light. With Steam Machine launch preparations potentially consuming supply chains, shortages could extend further.

Consumers seeking alternatives find new and used units on eBay priced competitively, while Lenovo's Legion Go S remains widely available. Modders have successfully installed SteamOS on ASUS ROG Xbox Ally devices, which surprisingly sell at their original $600-$1,000 price points. The situation highlights ongoing supply chain challenges for Valve's hardware ambitions.