Steam Machine pricing and launch announced and yes it's pricey
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Steam Machine 512GB: $1,049 USD / 1,509 CAD / 1,039 EUR / 879 GBP / 1,609 AUD / 4,389 PLN
Bundle: Steam Machine 512GB + Steam Controller: $1,128 USD / 1,628 CAD / 1,108 EUR / 938 GBP / 1,728 AUD / 4,698 PLN
Steam Machine 2TB: $1,349 USD / 1,919 CAD / 1,359 EUR / 1,149 GBP / 2,109 AUD / 5,739 PLN
Bundle: Steam Machine 2TB + Steam Controller: $1,428 USD / 2,038 CAD / 1,428 EUR / 1,208 GBP / 2,228 AUD / 6,048 PLN
Both the Steam Machine 2TB and 2TB bundle options come with two additional faceplates: red fabric, and solid walnut.
For a gaming PC in 2026 that's not actually bad. Pretty sure I paid more than base for an Xbox one series x a few years back we got for a friend's graduation gift when they were particularly rare.
For an uneducated consumer (which is most) it looks like a really bad deal when a PS5 is $800 or whatever and includes the controller.
I really question why I would choose this over a 5060 Ti gaming laptop or PowerSpec rig for roughly the same price as the 2tb w/controller option. I guess it looks good, but I can use creative cabinet placement to hide a tower or laptop if I need to. For now, I am not sure it's for me, but it looks good, although maybe not that controller.
I fully expect the next-next Gen Consoles to be similarly priced due to the whole shortages thing for the AI Gold rush.
I also can't wait to see it torn down and to find out how repairable it is.