Steam Machine Nears Release, But RAM Crisis Could Push Price to $1,200

Valve has confirmed that the Steam Machine will launch this summer, but the company still refuses to reveal its price, likely due to the ongoing global RAM shortage. Analysts suggest the base model could start at around USD 1,200, making it far more expensive than many expected. The device has already passed Vulkan 1.4 conformance tests, indicating that the hardware is essentially ready for release. Despite this progress, the lack of pricing details risks undermining consumer confidence as the launch window approaches.

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