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As I'm sure you probably know, Valve is continuing its push into the world of hardware with a ton of new Steam devices, and the Steam Machine is all set to be its biggest yet. Unfortunately, it also looks set to be Valve's most expensive hardware, with a leaked price tag that has gamers everywhere deciding they might just leave it.
Valve's few forays into hardware have been largely successful. The Steam Deck is a hit, and as a result, a new VR headset is set to join a new generation of Steam Machines. Unfortunately, the Steam Machine's leaked asking price might just be too much.
The Steam Machine Price Leak Has Gamers On Edge
Who has this kind of money in 2026?
Valve announced the Steam Machine officially last year, positioning it as a powerful PC that you can plug into your TV and run Steam from. It's expected to be six times more powerful than the Steam Deck, and boasts the following specs.
- CPU: Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T, up to 4.8 GHz, 30W TDP
- GPU: Semi-Custom AMD RDNA3 28CU, 8GB GDDR6 VRAM, 2.45GHz max sustained clock, 110W TDP
- RAM: 16GB DDR5
- 512GB or 2TB NVMe SSD
- A high-speed microSD card slot
- 1 USB3.2, 2 USB3, 2 USB2
- OS: SteamOS 3
A Reddit user took to the gaming leaks and rumors subreddit earlier today to share a post from a Czech retailer, which appears to have leaked pricing for the Steam Machine. Please be aware nothing has been officially confirmed yet, so do take this with a pinch of salt.
The listing shows 19,826 CZK for the 512GB model, and 22,305 CZK for the 2TB model. That's $950 USD and $1070 USD respectively, which is considerably more than previous reports suggested the Steam Machine would cost. Again, I should point out this may be a placeholder price created by the retailer.
Linus Tech Tips previously speculated the Steam Machine could cost a minium of $602 to manufacture, and could be sold at around $700. Unfortunately, Valve is also likely having to deal with the RAM availability issue that is also causing delays to the next generation of PlayStation and Xbox consoles, so an increased price isn't exactly out of the question.
Gamers Are Thinking Twice At This Price
I can't say I blame them
Comments on the Reddit thread are near-unanimous. Those gamers who were interested in the Steam Machine initially are now worried it's too much. One potential customer writes: "Yeah at that price I'm good lol."
"Well I guess I’m not getting a Steam Machine after all," another adds, while a third writes: "Yeah, I don't think I can justify that price point. If it were significantly lower, this could be my couch ARPG and Roguelite machine."
Personally, I'm pretty sure this is just a placeholder price tag. But with the ongoing RAM availability issue not going away any time soon, it'd definitely be wise to expect the Steam Machine to come with a hefty price tag, even if it doesn't break $1000. Watch this space.
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