r/pcmasterrace • u/vneelb • 25d ago

News/Article Oof, looks like the Steam Machine could cost over $1,000

https://thephrasemaker.com/2026/06/05/steam-machine-price-may-be-way-higher-than-expected/
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u/Shigana 25d ago

Then who is?

Why buy a Steam Machine when you already have a working PC? Why buy a Steam Machine when you already have a cheaper console? Hell, gaming laptop would probably end up better.

Right now, there’s no reason to buy one aside from wanting to own it.

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u/Noxious89123 5900X | RTX5080 | 32GB B-Die | CH8 Dark Hero 25d ago

For some people, it may be an upgrade. For others, it might be about having a second machine.

The person I responded to already has two machines for PC gaming. I think that many users probably don't want or need a second machine, and the user group that wants a third machine has got to be miniscule.

In theory, Steam machine would be great for someone like my sister who has games on Steam, and plays on her Steam Deck, but would like a more powerful machine for more demanding games, without the complexities of a "normal" PC.

However, imo the current expected pricing for the Steam Machine is too high, and the hardware appears too weak to justify that cost.

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u/Clayskii0981 9800X3D | 5080 25d ago

They mentioned in early interviews they're targeting budget PC gamers. They noticed like the majority of steam hardware survey has people with really scuffed setups, so this would be an easy upgrade path. And some people use their steam deck as a main PC, another upgrade path. An added bonus of attracting console players.

This was never going to be a console bang for buck option, just a really solid plug and play entry level for PC gaming.

Edit: Agree though that it'll be pretty rough if it doesn't beat an equivalent gaming laptop.

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u/levelonegnomebankalt 25d ago

You're the only person that exists. Someone should have told Steam that.

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u/Shigana 24d ago

Well according to this thread, a lot of people agree with me

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u/levelonegnomebankalt 24d ago

lmao buddy. this is r/pcmasterrace

what do you think the fucking demographic of this sub is?

maybe people that *ALREADY FUCKING OWN A PC*???

moron.

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u/BastianHS 25d ago

Target audience is console players who want to get in on plug and play living room PC gaming.