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Valve admits Steam Machine is "more expensive" than it hoped

Valve released the Steam Machine on June 29 as a console-PC hybrid. The company admitted the device is more expensive than intended due to component shortages. Pricing starts at $1,049 for the base model.

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The Steam Machine has officially shipped with confirmed pricing and storage options.

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  1. Valve Launches Steam Machine at $1,049 Despite Higher Costs

    Valve released the Steam Machine on June 29 as a console-PC hybrid. The company admitted the device is more expensive than intended due to component shortages. Pricing starts at $1,049 for the base model.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Steam Machine ships June 29 for $1,049.
    • The base model is priced at $1,049 while the 2TB version costs $1,349.
    • Valve admitted the device is more expensive than it hoped.
    • Bundles including the Steam Controller are available for $1,128 and $1,428.
    • The 512GB model is priced at $1,049.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Prices are over 30% above the original target due to AI-related component shortages.
    • The device only contains one stick of DDR5 RAM.
    • Valve is non-committal about lowering the price if hardware costs decrease.
    • The Steam Machine was originally intended to be priced competitively against the PS5 Pro.
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