Steam Machine pricing makes current consoles look affordable but signals cost challenges for next-gen hardware
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Oli Welsh
Summary
Valve's Steam Machine pricing has sparked debate about the value proposition of PC gaming versus consoles. The article argues that current Steam Machine prices make PS5 and Xbox consoles look like good value in comparison, but warns that this pricing trend signals trouble for next-generation consoles (PS6 and Project Helix) as component costs continue to rise. The piece examines the shifting economics of gaming hardware and what it means for both PC and console gamers.
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bskySteam Machine pricing makes current consoles look affordable but signals cost challenges for next-gen hardwarepolygon.comKey quotes
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The cost of these components is a dire warning for what we can expect from the PS6 and Project Helix.
If this is the price of entry for PC gaming at this performance level, console gamers should be worried about what comes next.
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