Potential Steam Machine Pricing Revealed by Czech Retailer
A Czech retailer's website code suggests Valve's upcoming Steam Machine may start at approximately $950, though official pricing remains unconfirmed.
Valve's forthcoming Steam Machine, a hybrid PC/console device, may be priced higher than traditional gaming consoles, according to a recent discovery on a Czech retailer's website. The retailer, Smarty.cz, listed the Steam Machine without displaying prices publicly. However, an examination of the site's source code revealed potential prices: 19,826 CZK (approximately $950) for the 512GB model and 22,306 CZK (around $1,070) for the 2TB version.
These figures are not officially confirmed and may include a retailer markup. Valve has previously indicated that the Steam Machine will be priced comparably to PCs with similar performance levels. The company has not yet finalized the pricing, aiming to offer a competitive price that reflects the device's value.
The gaming industry is currently experiencing rising hardware costs due to global RAM shortages, which could influence the final pricing of new devices like the Steam Machine. As of now, Valve has not announced an official release date for the Steam Machine.
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