Valve has announced the pricing for its Steam Machine, the company's entry into the dedicated gaming PC market powered by its SteamOS. With storage options of 512 GB and 2 TB, the base model will retail for $1,049 USD. Additional configurations, including bundles with the optional Steam Controller, are also available.
The 512 GB model is priced at $1,049 USD (1,509 CAD / 1,039 EUR / 879 GBP / 1,609 AUD / 4,389 PLN), while the 2 TB version costs $1,349 USD (1,919 CAD / 1,359 EUR / 1,149 GBP / 2,109 AUD / 5,739 PLN). Bundles that include the Steam Controller add $79 to the base price, representing a saving compared to purchasing the controller separately for $99.
The 2 TB models come with two additional magnetic faceplates—red fabric and solid walnut—with Valve planning to release CAD files for users to create their own.
Valve acknowledges that the current pricing is higher than originally intended due to a global memory crisis impacting component availability and cost. The company stated that some parts originally planned for the Steam Machine have increased in price or become entirely unavailable. This has significantly affected the planned launch quantities.
To manage the limited supply and prevent systems from being overwhelmed by bots, Valve is implementing a randomized reservation system. Interested buyers can sign up for their preferred Steam Machine model until Thursday, June 25th, at 10 a.m. Pacific. Following the sign-up period, a one-time randomization will determine the order in which reservations are processed. Valve anticipates fulfilling reservations by the end of the year, though those placed on a waitlist may face significant delays, potentially into 2027 or beyond.
The company cited that its initial cost projections, made in 2023, were based on a more stable market. However, rapid changes in the cost of RAM and storage components over the past year have necessitated price adjustments. Valve explained that the current pricing reflects the cost of components secured over the last six months, and warned that future price increases are possible if market conditions worsen, similar to the recent price adjustments for the Steam Deck.
Valve also addressed its decision not to subsidize the Steam Machine's price, emphasizing its commitment to an open PC ecosystem. The company believes that subsidizing hardware or securing exclusive content can lead to more closed systems, restricting user choice. Valve aims for the Steam Machine to be one option among many for PC gaming hardware, allowing consumers to select devices that best suit their needs.