Steam Deck Launch Delayed as Valve Succumbs to the Chip Crunch

The world chip crunch has claimed yet one more sufferer: Valve announced today that the launch of its handheld PC gaming console Steam Deck is being pushed again by two months.

Originally slated to start transport out in December, Steam Deck will now must miss the 2021 vacation season totally following provide chain points brought on by the continuing chip scarcity.

In an update posted today, Valve apologized for the delay: “We’re sorry about this—we did our best to work around the global supply chain issues, but due to material shortages, components aren’t reaching our manufacturing facilities in time for us to meet our initial launch dates.”

According to a revised construct estimate, Valve is hoping to begin transport gadgets to clients beginning in February 2022. However, with the world nonetheless within the midst of a extreme silicon scarcity, that date is nearly actually topic to vary.

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”Reservation date estimates might be up to date shortly after this announcement,” the corporate mentioned.

While the Steam Deck’s launch date is being pushed back, Valve said in an email sent out to reservation holders that they will still keep their place in line while the entire reservation list gets shifted back accordingly.

The delayed launch is unlucky for patrons, however it’s not all that shocking contemplating the impression the continuing chip crunch is having on the availability of all types of electronics, from the PlayStation 5 to graphics playing cards. The scarcity, which has no sure finish date, has even affected Apple’s potential to promote new iPhones—that’s how you recognize it’s severe. The Steam Deck now joins the Analogue Pocket and the Playdate as yet one more handheld gaming console that has confronted delays in 2021.