Valve has officially disclosed the pricing for its upcoming Steam Machine, a device that bridges the gap between a home console and a PC. While designed to function like a living room console, its underlying architecture is PC-based. Since the initial announcement of the Steam Machines, significant developments have occurred, leading to final prices that have surpassed initial expectations, with all configurations costing well over €1,000.
Valve will offer the Steam Machine in two base configurations, featuring storage options of 512GB and 2TB. These models will be available both with and without the Steam controller. The most affordable option, without a controller, is priced at €1,039, while the 2TB model will retail for €1,359. Both versions share identical technical specifications, differing only in their storage capacity. The 2TB model will also come bundled with two additional faceplates, one in red fabric and another in solid walnut. Prospective buyers can register their interest before June 25th, 7 PM CEST (6 PM BST), to select their desired model. Following this deadline, pre-order registration will close, and purchasers will be selected via a lottery system, receiving an email to finalize their purchase.
The official prices for the Steam Machines are as follows:
- 512GB Model: €1,039 / £879 / $1,049
- 512GB Model with Steam Controller: €1,108 / £938 / $1,128
- 2TB Model: €1,359 / £1,149 / $1,349
- 2TB Model with Steam Controller: €1,428 / £1,208 / $1,428
In a press release, Valve acknowledged that the final pricing is higher than initially anticipated, attributing this to the evolving component sourcing landscape that began in 2023. Valve stated, “The situation has evolved rapidly and significantly over the past year, particularly concerning RAM and storage components. This is due to several factors that impact hardware products globally. In short, our initial pricing goal for the Steam Machine is no longer achievable.”
The company further explained, “The prices we are announcing today reflect the global manufacturing situation—or more precisely, they reflect the cost of components we’ve been able to procure over the last six months.”
Valve also indicated that global component shortages, inflation, and supply chain disruptions have influenced the number of units available for the launch, which is still slated for this summer. This may explain the random queue system for Steam Machine purchases and the initial restriction to individuals who register before June 25th.