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Valve Software abruptly opened reservations for its latest Steam Machine on Monday, but due to the ongoing PC component shortage, did so at a significantly higher price than expected.
With the Steam Machine launching with SteamOS, that advantage would logically make its way over to the living room PC. But even if you do manage to get a Steam Machine before the end of the year, its biggest draw–providing a seamless living room PC gaming experience–can be replicated today.
One benefit of SteamOS Linux and Valve's ecosystem is the sheer amount of games available - and ahead of the Steam Machine launch there's a ridiculous amount.
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Valve announces price of Steam Machine: Why is it priced higher than current gaming consoles
Valve's new Steam Machine gaming PC launches June 29th, with prices starting at $1,049, significantly higher than current consoles. This Linux-based PC offers access to your Steam library and PC functionality.
Will it be ready in time? With the big image quality improvements, I'd hope so.
After quite some time waiting, we now know how much Valve's new SteamOS Linux powered Steam Machine will cost - and it is quite on the pricey side.
With the Steam Machine, Valve is attempting to make the daunting world of PC gaming more approachable than ever. The little gaming box isn’t so much made for hardcore tech enthusiasts who push all of their specs to the max; it’s more alluring to console owners looking for a way into PC gaming without having to learn the nuances of cooling systems.
