Valve has confirmed that its upcoming Steam Machine will be priced “in line with the current PC market” rather than being subsidised like traditional consoles. The move signals a shift in hardware strategy and sets new expectations for buyers.

Although some have speculated that the new Steam Machines might approach console prices, Valve has a different viewpoint based on new info.

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PC gaming has been gradually becoming more accessible, but the Steam Machine is the closest PC to a home console we are likely to get. Valve has already struck gold in the handheld scene with the Steam Deck,