The most basic form of Valve’s latest Steam Machine will set gamers back a little over $1,000, with a more expansive form and bundle pushing that price closer to $1500. Of course, with the RAM Crisis impacting the price of PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles, as well as the recent price increase to Steam Decks, it’s no surprise that this newest hardware is expensive—prohibitively so, for many.
Still, it was always known that the Steam Machine would be pricey. Shortly after it was revealed, Valve was asked about its pricing strategy, and the Steam Machine was always going to be priced more akin to a PC than a console. And a lot has changed since then. Either way, for those invested, Valve has pulled back the curtain on the basic 512GB version of the Steam Machine and the 2TB with Controller bundle.
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Steam Machine is $1,049, Plus More
- Steam Machine 512 GB – $1,049
- Steam Machine 512 GB w/ Controller – $1,128
- Steam Machine 2 TB – $1,349
- Steam Machine 2 TB w/ Controller – $1,428
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- You must register before June 25 to qualify for ordering a Steam Machine
The base Steam Machine, sans controller, will cost $1,049 and launch on June 30. For even more memory, a 2 TB version is also available at $1, 349. With a new Steam controller, fans will set themselves back $1,428, representing an okay discount/bundle. Steam users should note that pre-orders open on June 25 and all hardware will be available beginning June 30. However, scalping aside, these are likely to sell out fast despite the price, so would-be owners should be sure to act quickly and snag theirs.
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Under the hood, the Steam Machine is built like a compact gaming PC, featuring a semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6-core/12-thread CPU, RDNA 3 graphics, 16GB DDR5 memory paired with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and NVMe SSD storage with microSD expansion. It runs SteamOS 3 and includes modern connectivity like Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and gigabit Ethernet, along with an integrated wireless adapter for the Steam Controller. The bundled controller itself leans heavily into Valve’s Steam Input philosophy, and it’s designed to work across the wider Steam ecosystem—including devices like the Steam Deck.
Steam Machine Specs
- Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T
- Semi-custom AMD RDNA3 28CUs
- 16GB DDR5 + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
- 512GB NVMe SSD, microSD card slot
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit ethernet
- Integrated Steam Controller wireless adapter
- Small form factor, ~6 inch cube
- SteamOS 3
The aforementioned bundle includes all of the above, of course, with extra faceplates (in red fabric and solid walnut), with a Steam controller to boot, too. The new Steam controller features dual trackpads, gyro aiming, and deep input customization, setting it up to be THE controller for PC gaming and the Steam hardware ecosystem. Overall, pricing aside, Valve is tackling the hardware area of gaming harder than ever.
Without a doubt, the current economy will impact the price and availability of this hardware, but hopefully, the pre-orders and release date indicate Valve is prepared for the coming demand. Xbox reportedly sees massive losses with every console, so it’s hard to imagine the Steam Machine doing much better on that front.
