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steam deck price increase analysis
/stiːm dɛk praɪs ɪnˈkriːs əˈnælɪsɪs/
Definition
1
A formal or informal investigation into the economic, supply-chain, or strategic factors causing a rise in the retail cost of Valve's handheld gaming PC.
2
The collective act of gamers on Reddit and forums lamenting their dwindling disposable income while parsing complex manufacturing cost spreadsheets.
Examples
Executing a steam deck price increase analysis is the modern equivalent of studying ancient tea leaves to see if one can still afford to play Elden Ring in bed.
My steam deck price increase analysis suggests that my wallet is currently in a state of terminal decline.
After conducting a thorough steam deck price increase analysis, I have concluded that selling my vintage collection of pogs is the only logical path forward.