GoKawiilValve will release its living room PC game console, called the Steam Machine, but it won't be cheap thanks to the ongoing memory shortage referred to as RAMageddon, which already shot up the price of the Steam Deck. The company finally unveiled the pricing for the Steam Machine, and it's not for the faint of heart.
The Steam Machine will start at $1,049 for the 512GB version that doesn't come with a Steam Controller, according to the listing page Valve posted on Monday. Adding a controller to the package will bring the price up to $1,128. Willing to spend even more? With 2TB storage, the cost jumps up to $1,349 without a controller. The 2TB model with a Steam Controller will set you back $1,428.
If those prices don't scare you off, you can add your join the wait list by visiting the listing page and selecting the model your want before Thursday, June 25, at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. After that time, the list will be randomized, and individuals will receive a time and date to purchase the unit, which starts on Monday, June 29.
Those on the wait list who don't get picked for the first batch of consoles will receive an invite to buy their Steam Machine whenever Valve gets a restock, similar to how the Steam Deck launch worked and the upcoming release of the Steam Controller. Valve says this way of handling the console's launch is its way of preventing scalpers from buying up all the initial stock only to resell them later. Those who don't put themselves on the wait list prior to the June 25 deadline will be added to the back of the wait list.
The Steam Machine is Valve's gaming PC, built into a roughly 6-inch cube that's designed to connect to a living room TV. The aim is to deliver a simplified PC gaming experience for a broad audience and for game developers to optimize for a single spec as they've done with the Steam Deck.
Here's everything we know about the Steam Machine.
When does the Steam Machine come out?
The Steam Machine will be available for purchase starting June 29, but only for those who are picked to purchase it on the launch date.
Make some space in your living room for the Steam Machine. Valve
Can I preorder the Steam Machine?
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