The Steam Machine is the start of an even more expensive future for game consoles
Valve's new Steam Machine living room PC has been priced at over $1,000, signaling a trend of rising costs in the gaming hardware industry. The price hike is attributed to global memory shortages and increasing component costs.
Why it matters
The rising cost of gaming hardware may limit consumer accessibility and influence the pricing strategies of major console manufacturers like Sony and Microsoft.
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The article provides a factual report on pricing and industry trends, though it expresses concern about future affordability.
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