The latest leaks for the Steam Machine price indicate it will be more expensive than the PS5 and Xbox Series X, but not as expensive as a mid-range PC.

TL;DR: Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine, set for release in 2026, aims to combine affordability and ease of use. Recent leaks suggest prices around $950 for a 512GB model and $1,070 for 2TB, comparable to high-end devices, though official pricing remains unconfirmed amid memory supply challenges.

  • hydrashok@sh.itjust.works
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    11 hours ago

    Yes, we do. Valve themselves have said it.

    https://tech.yahoo.com/gaming/articles/valves-decision-not-sell-steam-171635100.html

    The purpose of the Steam Deck is not to take over PC gaming or lock people into a store. It is to further Valve’s goal of enabling Linux for gaming and reduce dependency on Windows.

    See also: Valve putting SteamOS on other hardware and allowing self-installs on any commodity hardware rig. Can I install XboxOS or PlayStationOS on my PC today?

    Steam doesn’t need a lock-in. It is the de facto store for PC gaming already. Even Epic giving away free AAA games for years hasn’t made a meaningful dent in Steam’s dominance.

    • priapus@piefed.socialEnglish
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      3 hours ago

      I was disagreeing with the statement “valve doesnt sell hardware at a loss”, which applies to more than just the Steam Machine.

      I was unaware that they had said this, thanks for sharing it.

      I wasnt trying to imply the idea was to somehow take over PC gaming. My point was just that creating new PC users by offering a console like experience will increase Steam sales.