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0 pointswnevets4mo ago0 comments

> I see no reason to believe they won't employ the same strategy for the Machine.

They have already said its gonna be priced like a computer and not a console. [1]

[1] https://youtu.be/bWUxObt1efQ?si=KCNHtUt1fGqkqlOn&t=58

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An "entry level" computer which could mean anything. The first thing I did after the announcement was put together a micro atx PC with similar specs on PCPartPicker and came up with $800, so I consider that the ceiling.

Assuming they can bring costs down at scale and subsidize a bit, I don't think undercutting the PS5 pro is unreasonable.

wnevetsOP4mo ago

> An "entry level" computer which could mean anything.

Perhaps but I don't feel like Valve going out of their way to specifically say that the steam machine will not be priced like a console leaves a ton of room for interpretation. With the current state of the industry & tariffs I would be shocked if its under $1000 USD.

hamdingers4mo ago

A similar spec laptop from ASUS with a 7600S is $988 on Amazon right now, and it comes with a screen, keyboard, mouse, battery, and Windows license.

I'd be shocked if Valve is so out of touch they would kill this thing with an unwarranted price tag, but I guess we'll see.

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0 pointswnevets4mo ago0 comments

> I see no reason to believe they won't employ the same strategy for the Machine.

They have already said its gonna be priced like a computer and not a console. [1]

[1] https://youtu.be/bWUxObt1efQ?si=KCNHtUt1fGqkqlOn&t=58

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hamdingers4mo ago

Assuming they can bring costs down at scale and subsidize a bit, I don't think undercutting the PS5 pro is unreasonable.

wnevetsOP4mo ago

> An "entry level" computer which could mean anything.

hamdingers4mo ago

A similar spec laptop from ASUS with a 7600S is $988 on Amazon right now, and it comes with a screen, keyboard, mouse, battery, and Windows license.

I'd be shocked if Valve is so out of touch they would kill this thing with an unwarranted price tag, but I guess we'll see.

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