"will rival a PS5 and maybe even hit PS5 Pro performance,"
"positioning this as a dedicated, powerful gaming PC... I suspect that the price will be below a similarly capable traditional desktop,"
"very low margins"
"below a gaming PC but slightly above a high-end console."
Valve's Steam Machines are expected to range widely in price by configuration, with analyst estimates spanning roughly $549 to $1,100. Some analysts forecast entry-level models near $800 and 2TB versions near $1,000, citing internal specs that could rival PS5 and PS5 Pro performance. Valve positions the devices as dedicated, powerful gaming PCs and may price them below similarly capable desktops while still above high-end consoles. Analysts expect Valve to pursue very low margins or even break-even hardware pricing to drive adoption of SteamOS. Some analysts say Valve could accept modest hardware losses, add a roughly $50 controller bundle, and leverage its loyal fan base to reach strategic price points.
Read at Ars Technica
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