Will Price Hikes Make The Steam Machine Dead On Arrival?
in newsletterKotaku · 6 min read · tech
Valve's upcoming Steam Machine may launch at $1,000 or higher, according to insider Brad Lynch, a significant jump from current Steam Deck pricing. The higher entry cost could limit adoption among console-platform switchers unless competing consoles also price above $700.
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