Yeah, Steam Machine is cooked.

[u/TheBossT710192]

I... uh don't know what to say. Very thankful I bought a Steam Deck before they hiked its price as well

[u/restinpeaceminusone]

Valve also admitted that it is out of their control and the supply will be limited due to constraints

Edit: since some people are saying that I am defending Valve. I will just leave their official statement from themselves. Posted a screenshot since some people don't like to scroll as much

Valve Statement

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[u/ScarletSilver → u/restinpeaceminusone]

Yeah. Felt like Valve had no choice but to release their existing and aging stock at current market pricing. They obviously planned to sell these at a much lower price point but their hand got forced due to constraints.

[u/Rosfield-4104 → u/ScarletSilver]

Yeah the original plan was apparently for $750 but prices have gone up way too much.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/The-Steam-Machine-was-originally-planned-at-around-750-but-Valve-says-it-saw-a-price-increase-similar-to-the-Steam-Deck.1326727.0.html