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Microsoft increases Xbox Series console prices for the third time in two years — $100-$150 upswings on every model except the now-dead 2 TB version
Valve confirmed to Gamers Nexus that the first batch of Steam Machines will only have one 16GB RAM stick. This would have a negative effect on the console’s performance, but the company likely did this to keep its price as low as possible, or because it’s the only available option left for the company.
Valve engineers hinted that the nearly 45% price increase on the Steam Deck applied to the Steam Machine as well. This brings the estimated original price to under $750 for the base console.
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It has the performance muscle that is unmatched in this class, but the Claw 8 EX AI+’s $1,799 price tag and lack of OLED leave us scratching our heads.
Valve engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais says that the company is working on expanding SteamOS compatibility with Nvidia and other hardware platforms. This should make it easier for users to install the gaming operating system on non-Valve hardware, although it still requires a complete system wipe to replace the existing OS.
We talked to Valve engineers Pierre-Loup Griffais and Yazan Aldehayyat ahead of the Steam Machine’s launch to learn more about its pricing, engineering, and how the company is handling availability.
Valve’s Steam Machine is nice box to play PC games on your TV, and is well-designed. But you’re not getting the latest hardware, despite a starting price above $1,000.
In a blog post, Valve explained its new randomized reservation systems, new tactics to stop scalpers, and why it has limited inventory.