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Steam Machine priced at $1,049-$1,428; reviewers call it too expensive for a niche product

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Matt Porter

1d ago· 4 min readenNews

Summary

Valve's Steam Machine is launching with prices ranging from $1,049 (512GB) to $1,428 (2TB), with controllers sold separately for $69. Reviewers agree the hardware is impressive but universally criticize the steep pricing, calling it too expensive for a niche gaming product. The interest list for purchasing is open until June 25.

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The base 512GB model of the Steam Machine costs $1,049, while the 2TB version comes in at $1,428.
Neither of those comes with a controller, so you'll need to add an extra $69 if you want one of those, too.
The price reflects the cost of bu
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Journalists have gotten their hands on Valve's Steam Machine ahead of launch, but found the eyewatering price tag too much to look past.

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