The wait is over: Steam Machine price has been announced!

Valve’s long-awaited Steam Machine opened reservations for. While sharing the prices and hardware details of the device, the company announced that it would use an unconventional lottery-based reservation system due to high demand expectations. The device, which has a starting price of $ 1,049, will initially be produced in limited numbers.

Steam Machine prices

Steam Machine 512GB: $1,049
Steam Machine 512 GB + Steam Controller: $1,128
Steam Machine 2TB: $1,349
Steam Machine 2TB + Steam Controller: $1,428

Console prices:

Xbox Series S – $399
Nintendo Switch 2 – $499
PS5 Digital – $599
Xbox Series X – $649
PS5 Standard – $649
PS5 Pro – $899

Steam Controller, which has a price tag of $ 99 when purchased separately, offers an advantage of approximately $ 21 when purchased as a package. On the other hand, 2 TB models come with two different front covers: red fabric and walnut wood, in addition to the standard front cover. Valve states that all prices announced include VAT applicable in the relevant countries.

2 TB versions also come with two different front cover options, red fabric and walnut wood, in addition to the standard design. Valve states that all prices announced include VAT in the relevant countries.

Steam Machine specifications

Valve states that all Steam Machine models use the same hardware, except for storage capacity. The company does not offer different processor or graphics card options to facilitate game compatibility.

The technical specifications of Steam Machine are as follows:

Processor: AMD Zen 4 architecture with semi-custom design, 6 cores / 12 threads
GPU: AMD RDNA 3 architecture, 28 compute units (28 CU) GPU
Memory: 16 GB DDR5 RAM
VRAM: 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
Storage: 512 GB or 2 TB options
Storage expansion: microSD card slot
Connections: 2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C
Display outputs: DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0
Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Controller connection: Built-in 2.4GHz wireless receiver for Steam Controller
Case size: Approx. 15 x 15 x 15 cm cube design
Storage space can be expanded with microSD card support. In this way, it is stated that game files can be easily moved between Steam Machine and Steam Deck.

Valve emphasizes that it does not position the Steam Machine as a game console in the traditional sense. According to the company, the device was developed as a mini PC aimed at making computer gaming more accessible.