Valve announced the official price of its new Steam Machine, confirming that the base model will be sold for $1050, which places the device in a higher category compared to what some players expected. The company also explained that this cost is partly due to the rising prices of computer components in the market currently, particularly RAM, due to high demand from artificial intelligence companies.
Several versions of the device will be available, including a 512GB model priced at $1049 and a 2TB model priced at $1349, with the option to purchase bundles that include the Steam Controller priced up to $1428. This pricing puts the Steam Machine in direct competition with home gaming consoles and pre-built PCs, but it may spark debate about whether the price aligns with the target demographic Valve is aiming for.