Valve Refuses to Subsidize the Steam Machine: Here's Why

games.gg·Jun 23

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Valve has decided not to subsidize the cost of its steam machine, which is reportedly priced around $1,049. The company views the steam machine as an extension of pc gaming, and its decision is driven by a desire to avoid creating a closed system. The steam machine's high price has been confirmed, with some outlets noting it will match the cost of a traditional pc.

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'We Think of Steam Machine as an Extension of PC Gaming, Not as a Console' — Why Valve Refuses to Subsidize Its $1,049 Steam Machine

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