Valve's Steam Machine ships June 29 for $1,049, but you probably won't be able to buy one yet
Valve has announced that its new Steam Machine gaming PC will launch on June 29 with a starting price of $1,049. Due to high component costs and supply chain issues, the company is using a randomized purchase queue to manage demand.
Why it matters
The release reflects broader trends in the hardware market, where rising costs for AI-related components are impacting consumer electronics pricing.
A sign of the times Valve s Steam Machine ships June 29 for $1,049, but you probably won t be able to buy one yet Valve says it s using a randomized purchase queue to make the experience less frustrating and more fair.
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