Valve Explains Why You Have To Pay $1,050 To $1,430 For A Steam Machine
Valve has unveiled its new Steam Machine, a console/PC hybrid sparking debate over its $1,049 starting price.
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Valve released a Steam Machine console/PC hybrid starting at $1,049, though it was originally meant to cost about $750. The company also announced that users will be able to build their own Steam Machine using SteamOS for desktop.
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Epilogue added 87d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Valve's new Steam Machine is scheduled to ship on June 29 with pricing ranging from $1,050 to $1,430. While originally intended to cost approximately $750, the final product is being positioned as a niche device.
Coverage from IGN, Digital Foundry, and Ars Technica emphasizes the hardware's beauty and console-like performance, though Ars Technica notes that immediate availability may be limited. Forbes and GeekWire highlight the shock surrounding the price point, while Digital Foundry reports that Valve considered a barebones version of the machine.
Attention now turns to the release of SteamOS for desktop, which The Verge reports will allow users to build their own Steam Machines.
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Valve Explains Why You Have To Pay $1,050 To $1,430 For A Steam Machine Forbes · 89d ago broke it first
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When does the Steam Machine ship?
It is scheduled to ship on June 29.
What is the pricing for the device?
Prices range from $1,050 to $1,430, with a base price of $1,049 mentioned by some outlets.
Was there a lower price point considered?
According to IGN, the Steam Machine was originally meant to cost about $750.
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