[GAMING]■ STORY TIMELINE
HANDHELD GAMING'S GOLDEN AGE ENDS AS PRICES SOAR
The era of affordable, powerful portable gaming is closing as prices for premium handhelds nearly double. The Steam Deck's entry price has jumped from $399 to $789 in just two years.
The Verge+0m
For a few glorious years, a $399 portable gadget could run almost anything you'd want to play. In 2022, the Steam Deck f…