Steam Machine launches with £879 price tag as Valve cites component costs
Summary
Valve has launched its new Steam Machine gaming computer with higher prices than first planned, citing increased costs for computer parts. The Steam Machine, which works as both a PC and a gaming console, starts at £879 in the UK and $1,049 in the US due to rising prices for memory and storage.Key Facts
- Steam Machine's UK price is £879; US price is $1,049.
- The price increased because computer parts like RAM and storage have become more expensive.
- Valve also raised prices on its Steam Deck handheld device by 40% earlier due to similar reasons.
- The Steam Controller will be sold for £85 or bundled with the Steam Machine for higher prices.
- The Steam Machine is a gaming PC designed to also work like a console.
- Prices for electronic devices are rising across the market due to higher memory and storage costs.
- Memory demand is high partly because of data centers used for artificial intelligence processing.
- Analysts say the Steam Machine’s price makes it a niche product compared to cheaper consoles like the PS5.
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