Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine is poised to be somewhat competitive in pricing, as confirmed by developer Pierre-Loup Griffais during a recent podcast appearance. He stated, “If you build a PC from parts and get to basically the same level of performance, that’s the general price window that we aim to be at.”

This setup is aimed at matching the current market situation without seating at a subsidized price, akin to many console offerings these days.

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Griffais further explained the intention behind the pricing strategy, noting that they will aim for a competitive cost that still reflects the advanced features integrated into the Steam Machine. He remarked, “There are features that are actually really hard to build if you’re making your own gaming PC from parts.”

For prospective buyers, the current speculation suggests a retail price in a close range to that of modern consoles, without going far above existing prebuilt PCs—potentially hovering around $525, which underscores the ongoing discussion about the viability and uniqueness of the Steam Machine in the gaming landscape.