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"The Cheaper the Better," Says Valve About its Steam Machine Pricing, but Don't Expect a Price Decrease "Any Time Soon"
Wccftech • • general
Key Points:
- Valve initially priced the Steam Machine at $1,049, higher than the intended $718 due to a global component shortage affecting hardware costs.
- Valve engineers confirmed that once component prices decrease, the company would consider lowering the Steam Machine's price to make it more accessible to players.
- Despite this, Valve cautions that a price reduction is unlikely in the near future, as industry experts predict component costs will remain high until at least 2030.
- The ongoing supply chain issues, including long-term memory purchase contracts by major suppliers, contribute to the prolonged elevated hardware prices.
- Valve emphasizes its goal to make the Steam Machine affordable but refrains from promising any imminent price cuts given the current market conditions.
