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Valve finally announces the price of Steam Machine and a sort of release date, but the console-like PC might cost more than you're expecting
Valve officially announced the pricing and shipping details for the Steam Machine, which is set to be released in several configurations. Customers will be able to reserve their machines beginning June 25, with initial shipments starting after June 29. This announcement follows prior updates where Valve hinted at significant cost increases due to rising memory and storage prices, leading to a higher price point than initially expected.
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Published 22 Jun 2026, 18:51 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Steam Machine will have four different configurations available.
- Two 2TB options include additional faceplates.
- Reservations open on June 25; shipping begins June 29.
- Pricing has significantly increased compared to initial estimates.
- Valve chose not to subsidize the Steam Machine like traditional consoles.
Interesting facts
- The Steam Machine targets the living room PC market.
- Valve opted for a reservation system similar to the Steam Controller's.
- Initial plans for October 2025 were revised due to price adjustments.