Valve explains why it isn’t subsidizing the Steam Machine Valve has announced the Steam Machine will not be subsidized, with prices starting at $1,049 for a 512GB model. The company believes that open ecosystems, like the PC platform, foster innovation and are better for customers in the long run, contrasting this with traditional console models that sell hardware at a loss. Valve is selling the Steam Machine at its component cost, making it more aggressive on price than the Steam Deck.

• The Steam Machine is launching at a high price point, starting at $1,049 for a 512GB model.
• Valve is not subsidizing the Steam Machine’s hardware, unlike traditional console manufacturers.
• Valve believes that open ecosystems are better for customers and foster innovation in the long term.
• The company views subsidizing hardware as a move towards a more closed system, which they aim to avoid.
• The component crisis impacted the Steam Machine’s launch quantity and initial target timeline.
• Valve is selling the Steam Machine at cost, aiming to be as close to component and manufacturing expenses as possible. Continue reading https://www.theverge.com/games/952004/valve-steam-machine-price-not-subsidizing