Valve explains why it isn’t subsidizing the Steam Machine (opens original article in a new tab)

Valve announced the Steam Machine priced at $1,049, more expensive than traditional consoles, and stated it will not subsidize the hardware to maintain an open ecosystem.

• Valve announced the Steam Machine starting at $1,049, more expensive than PS5 and Xbox Series X.
• Valve refuses to subsidize the Steam Machine, emphasizing open ecosystems over closed systems.
• The component crisis affected the Steam Machine's launch quantity and delayed its initial 2026 release.