Valve Reveals Steam Machine Pricing And Reservation Details

Valve has confirmed Steam Machine pricing, storage options, controller bundles, and reservation details ahead of its launch.

Valve has finally shared official pricing and reservation details for the Steam Machine, giving players a much clearer idea of what to expect from its new living room gaming PC. After months of speculation, the device is now available to reserve through Steam, but the price may be higher than some fans were hoping for.

According to the official details, the Steam Machine starts at $1,049 for the 512GB model. That base version does not include the new Steam Controller. Players who want the controller included can go for the 512GB bundle, which is priced at $1,128. That puts the controller at $79 in the bundle, compared to its standalone price of $99.

For those who want more storage, Valve is also offering a 2TB Steam Machine model. That version costs $1,349 on its own, while the 2TB bundle with the Steam Controller comes in at $1,428. Valve is also including two extra faceplates with every 2TB model, giving buyers a bit more room for customization.

Steam Machine Pricing Puts Valve’s New Hardware In A Tough Spot

There is no way around it. The Steam Machine is not cheap. Compared to the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X’s launch price, Valve’s new device comes in at a much higher price. That could make it a harder sell for players who were hoping for a direct console rival.

At the same time, Valve is not really selling this as a normal console. The Steam Machine is still a gaming PC, just packed into a much smaller box and built around SteamOS. When compared to other compact gaming PCs, the price looks a little less painful. Small gaming PCs with similar power can often cost much more, especially with current PC component prices.

The Steam Machine reservation system is designed to avoid the usual launch-day mess. Here’s how it works: From now until June 25, users can sign up for the model they want. After that, Valve will randomize the first wave of reservation invites. Some people will get an email allowing them to buy the Steam Machine, while others will be placed on a waitlist.

Anyone who signs up after June 25 will be added to the back of the waitlist. The big question now is how many players are willing to pay premium PC pricing for Valve’s new Steam-powered hardware.

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