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Valve says Steam Machine is $1,049 because it "doesn't align with our beliefs" to subsidize the cost
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Kotaku
· Jun 22, 2026
Valve Confirms Steam Machine Will Cost Over $1,000
The company's home console-like PC device ain't cheap
Digital Trends
· Jun 26, 2026
Valve would love to lower the Steam Machine’s price, but the timing couldn’t be worse
Valve says it still wants to make a cheaper Steam Machine, but rising component costs mean gamers shouldn't expect one anytime soon.
Gamesradar
· Jun 24, 2026
Well, that explains the expensive Steam Machine: Valve can't negotiate with RAM companies for better prices because "if we say no, then they never talk to us again"
Well, that explains the expensive Steam Machine: Valve can't negotiate with RAM companies for better prices because "if we say no, then they never talk to us again"
Metro
· Jun 22, 2026
Steam Machine price announced and even Valve admit it’s too expensive
Valve has revealed the price of two different Steam Machine console models and explained why they’ve been forced to sell them for more than they originally planned.
TheGamer
· Jun 23, 2026
Steam Machine Isn't Being Sold At A Loss Like PlayStation, Xbox
The Steam Machine is so expensive because Valve doesn't want to lose money on individual sales - a very different strategy than other consoles.
Engadget
· Jun 22, 2026
Valve's Steam Machine starts at $1,049 with 512GB storage and no controller
Valve's Steam Machine will cost well over 1,000, and that's without a controller.
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Related coverage for " Valve says Steam Machine is $1,049 because it "doesn't align with our beliefs" to subsidize the cost ": Kotaku — Valve Confirms Steam Machine Will Cost Over $1,000. Digital Trends — Valve would love to lower the Steam Machine’s price, but the timing couldn’t be worse. Gamesradar — Well, that explains the expensive Steam Machine: Valve can't negotiate with RAM companies for better prices because "if we say no, then they never talk to us again" . Metro — Steam Machine price announced and even Valve admit it’s too expensive. TheGamer — Steam Machine Isn't Being Sold At A Loss Like PlayStation, Xbox. Engadget — Valve's Steam Machine starts at $1,049 with 512GB storage and no controller