Valve has officially unveiled the pricing for its much-anticipated Steam Machine, a hybrid device functioning as a living room console but built on PC architecture. Following initial announcements, the final prices have landed significantly higher than expected, with all models costing well over 1000 euros/dollars/pounds.
The Steam Machine will be available in two base configurations: 512GB and 2TB, with or without a Steam controller. The most affordable option, a 512GB model without a controller, is priced at €1,039. The 2TB version, also without a controller, comes in at €1,359.
Both models share identical technical specifications, differing only in storage capacity. The 2TB version will include two additional faceplates, one in red fabric and another in solid walnut. Those interested in purchasing a Steam Machine can sign up before June 25th, 7 PM CEST (6 PM BST), to select their desired model. After this deadline, pre-order registrations will close, and purchasers will be selected via a lottery system and notified by email to complete their purchase.
Steam Machine Pricing Breakdown:
- 512GB Model: €1,039 / £879 / $1,049
- 512GB Model with Steam Controller: €1,108 / £938 / $1,128
- 2TB Model: €1,359 / £1,149 / $1,349
- 2TB Model with Steam Controller: €1,428 / £1,208 / $1,428
In a press release, Valve acknowledged that the pricing exceeds their initial projections due to evolving component sourcing situations in 2023. “The landscape has evolved rapidly and significantly over the past year, particularly concerning RAM and storage components. Several factors contributing to this impact all hardware products globally. In short, our initial target price for the Steam Machine is no longer feasible.”
The company further stated, “The prices announced today reflect the global manufacturing situation – or more precisely, they reflect the cost of components we’ve been able to secure over the past six months.”
Valve also pointed to the global component shortage, inflation, and supply chain disruptions as factors influencing the limited unit availability for the planned summer launch. This may explain the use of a random selection system for pre-orders and the initial sale being restricted to those who register by June 25th.
English Translation:
Valve has officially announced the prices for its Steam Machine, its new hybrid between a living room console and a PC (which essentially functions like a living room console, placed like a PlayStation or Xbox, but with a PC architecture). Much has happened since Valve first announced the Steam Machines, and the definitive prices are much higher than anyone could have predicted: well over 1000 euros/dollars/pounds.
Valve will offer the Steam Machine in two models, with two base configurations: 512GB and 2TB, with or without a controller. The cheapest model, without a controller, costs €1,039, and the 2TB model costs €1,359.
The two models have the same technical specifications but different storage capacities; the 2TB model will come with two additional faceplates, in red fabric and solid walnut. If you want to buy a Steam Machine, you can sign up before June 25th at 7 PM CEST (6 PM BST) by choosing the model you want. After this deadline, the pre-order list will be closed, names will be drawn randomly, and users will receive an email to make their purchase based on a lottery system. Steam Machine Prices:
- 512GB Model: €1,039 / £879 / $1,049
- 512GB Model with Steam Controller: €1,108 / £938 / $1,128
- 2TB Model: €1,359 / £1,149 / $1,349
- 2TB Model with Steam Controller: €1,428 / £1,208 / $1,428
Valve admitted in a press release that the price is higher than originally expected when they started sourcing components in 2023. “Over the past year, the situation has evolved rapidly and significantly, particularly concerning RAM and storage components. There are several reasons for this, all affecting hardware products worldwide. In summary, our initial goal regarding the price of the Steam Machine is no longer tenable.”
“The prices we are announcing today therefore reflect the global manufacturing situation – or, more precisely, they reflect the price of components we have been able to acquire over the last six months.”
Valve also indicated that the global component shortage, inflation, and supply chain disruptions have also impacted the number of units they will be able to offer for the launch, still planned for this summer. This may explain why they are using a random queue system for the Steam Machine, and why, initially, it will only be sold to people who sign up here before June 25th.