Following its international counterparts, the Steam Deck OLED is set to see its price increased in South Korea. The 512GB model will now cost approximately 1.3 million won, with the 1TB version hitting around 1.58 million won. This marks another price bump for domestic buyers, who already faced a price adjustment back in February, making the prospect of picking one up considerably more daunting.

KOMODO, the official distributor for the Steam Deck in South Korea, announced the price adjustments for the Steam Deck OLED in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong via their official blog on June 1st. The 512GB variant will retail for 1,298,000 won, and the 1TB model for 1,578,000 won. Compared to February's pricing, this represents a significant jump of 400,000 won for the 512GB version and 530,000 won for the 1TB model. That's a 44.5% increase for the 512GB and a whopping 50.6% for the 1TB.

This price hike isn't confined to specific regions; it's a global affair. Valve itself stated on May 28th, coinciding with news of Steam Deck restocks, that prices would be adjusted to reflect current component costs and worldwide logistics. This rationale has now directly impacted the Korean market. Notably, this latest increase pushes both the 1TB and the 512GB models over the million-won threshold.

And it's not just the Steam Deck feeling the pinch. The gaming hardware price surge is a broader trend. The Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for a price increase from September 1st, the PS5's domestic price climbed in May, and the PS5 Pro is now retailing for approximately 1.3 million won, a 16% hike. Even the Xbox Series X/S has seen its price rise twice internationally since launch. Coupled with rising game software prices, gamers' wallets are under increasing pressure, mate.