One of the biggest unknowns about Valve’s Steam Machine is how much the cute little six-inch cube will cost. Plenty of people have offered their thoughts about where the price may land, and now Linus Sebastian of Linus Tech Tips has shared what he says Valve told him during a recent meeting.
On the WAN Show, Linus said he has no idea what the Steam Machine price will be, but in speaking to Valve, he came away thinking the system won’t be priced similarly to a new console.
“When I said, ‘I’m disappointed that it isn’t going to follow a console pricing model where it’s subsidized by the fact that the manufacturer is going to be taking 30% of every game sold on it over the lifespan of this thing, because I feel that would be a more meaningful product,’ they kind of asked what I meant by, well, ‘What do you mean by console price?’ And I said, ‘Well, $500,'” he said, as reported by IGN.
This post raises an intriguing point about the pricing of the Steam Machine. It’s always interesting to speculate on how much new technology will cost, especially with such a unique design. Looking forward to seeing how it all unfolds!
You’re right; pricing can significantly impact its success in the market. Additionally, it will be fascinating to see how Valve positions the Steam Machine against other gaming consoles in terms of performance and features.
Absolutely, pricing plays a crucial role in consumer adoption. It will be interesting to see how Valve balances performance and affordability, especially with the competition in the gaming console market. If they can offer great value, it might attract a wider audience!