I think they might have been taking a small loss on the 400 USD unit, though with bulk production maybe it was closer to 0% margin initially. Just a gut feelin

I think they might have been taking a small loss on the 400 USD unit, though with bulk production maybe it was closer to 0% margin initially. Just a gut feeling as someone not in the hardware fabrication specialization. An IGN article breaks down the replacement kit parts that were, presumably, offered with a profit baked in. https://www.ign.com/articles/ifixit-replacement-parts-steam-deck-valve-index https://www.ign.com/articles/ifixit-replacement-parts-steam-...