Valve characterizes the Steam Deck price as “very aggressive,” saying that it’s vital that it feel like a high-end PC gaming device without being too expensive.
Gabe Newell: Hitting Steam Deck Price Was ‘Painful’ but ‘Critical’ – IGN

Valve characterizes the Steam Deck price as “very aggressive,” saying that it’s vital that it feel like a high-end PC gaming device without being too expensive.