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Valve's Steam Machine is the Second Price Jumpscare of the Week After GTA 6
Between GTA 6's leaked pricing and the Steam Machine's 1,049 reveal, this week made one thing clear: gaming is getting expensive everywhere at once.
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Gizmodo
· Jun 24, 2026
‘GTA VI’ Will Cost $80, but That’s Not the Saddest Part
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is just the latest game to push higher prices alongside costlier consoles.
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.
Gamesradar
· Jun 23, 2026
Better value than the Steam Machine: I'm determined to find you gaming PC deals this Prime Day that show why a traditional build is better, even in a RAMpocalypse
Better value than the Steam Machine: I'm determined to find you gaming PC deals this Prime Day that show why a traditional build is better, even in a RAMpocalypse
TheGamer
· Jul 9, 2026
GTA 6 Ultimate Edition Vs Standard: Is The Ultimate Edition Worth Buying?
Before buying GTA 6's Ultimate Edition, see everything included and whether the premium upgrade justifies the price.
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· Jun 29, 2026
Where to pre-order GTA 6: bundles, discounts, and how to find pre-load friendly delivery times
Where to pre-order GTA 6: bundles, discounts, and how to find pre-load friendly delivery times
Polygon
· Jun 22, 2026
Valve fans react to Steam Machine prices with disappointment and defeat
Valve's hardware price wasn't surprising, but fans hoped that the PC gaming company would treat Steam Machine like a console
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Related coverage for "Valve's Steam Machine is the Second Price Jumpscare of the Week After GTA 6": Gizmodo — ‘GTA VI’ Will Cost $80, but That’s Not the Saddest Part. Metro — Steam Machine price announced and even Valve admit it’s too expensive. Gamesradar — Better value than the Steam Machine: I'm determined to find you gaming PC deals this Prime Day that show why a traditional build is better, even in a RAMpocalypse . TheGamer — GTA 6 Ultimate Edition Vs Standard: Is The Ultimate Edition Worth Buying?. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Pdm5hN2zwhdQpL8Amr4bW9.jpg — Where to pre-order GTA 6: bundles, discounts, and how to find pre-load friendly delivery times . Polygon — Valve fans react to Steam Machine prices with disappointment and defeat