Valve admits Steam Machine is 'expensive' but won't subsidize the cost

Polygon.com·Jun 23

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Valve has acknowledged that the Steam Machine is expensive, with some outlets reporting a price of over $1000. The company has stated that it will not subsidize the cost, with some reports suggesting this decision is due to a desire to maintain an open pc ecosystem. The high price point has led some analysts to predict that the Steam Machine will be a niche device.

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