RAM-cost surge could push Steam Machine pricing into risky territory
Rising RAM and storage costs are forcing Valve to revisit Steam Machine pricing, with estimates ranging from about $599–$629 for the base 512GB model to roughly $849–$899 for a 2TB version; some analysts warn that $700 could be a death sentence while others forecast prices near $1,000 or more for high-end configurations. Valve’s lack of large-scale supplier leverage compounds the challenge, though a smaller package and direct-to-consumer sales could trim costs. The ultimate price will shape the device's appeal in a niche market against PlayStation and Xbox, and could limit overall sales if set too high.