In a nutshell: Valve again in April promised it could be ramping up Steam Deck shipments this quarter and based mostly on the most recent communications from the gaming firm, it appears as if its efforts are paying off. You’ll nonetheless have to attend a very long time in case you are simply now getting in line, however these already within the queue may get their coveted order e-mail a bit earlier.
On its official Twitter channel for the Steam Deck, Valve stated it simply despatched out the final batch of Q2 reservation e-mails to potential patrons and that the primary wave of Q3 messages might be going out on June 30.
Hello! Some nice information on the manufacturing entrance. We simply despatched the final batch of Q2 emails, and we’ll begin sending Q3 reservation emails on the thirtieth.
Production has picked up, and after at this time we’ll be transport greater than double the variety of Steam Decks each week! pic.twitter.com/kAHE0zRrV7— Steam Deck (@OnDeck) June 27, 2022
Valve added that manufacturing has picked up and that after at this time, they will be transport greater than double the variety of Steam Decks each week. Attempting to additional make clear the message, Valve staffer Lawrence Yang stated that in earlier weeks they had been transport x models per week to prospects and that beginning this week, they will be transport out 2x models per week.
Valve deliberate to start out transport its new handheld in December 2021 however element shortages compelled them to delay the launch by two months.
Valve’s Steam Deck begins at $399 and scales as much as $649 relying in your {hardware} configuration. Expected order availability for brand spanking new reservations is presently listed as after Q3, that means you will not be invited to position an order till October 2022 or later on the earliest.
Don’t overlook, the annual Steam Summer Sale continues to be in full swing with reductions on 1000’s of widespread titles. Meta’s Oculus Quest summer time sale wrapped up yesterday however Nintendo’s Big Ol’ Super Sale continues to be going sturdy via July 6.
