The price hike pushed the 1TB model up $300: https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/epic-games-boss-says-valve-is-funding-gabe-newells-megayacht-with-steam-deck-price-increase-3369624/

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney joked that Valve increased Steam Deck prices to fund Gabe Newell’s megayacht "There has been a rise in the cost of components that Steam customer spending funds ... and disruptions in the component parts supply chain for megayachts"

The price hike pushed the 1TB model up $300: https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/epic-games-boss-says-valve-is-funding-gabe-newells-megayacht-with-steam-deck-price-increase-3369624/