The Steam Machine and Steam Frame Price Reportedly “Skyrocketed” Internally Thanks to RAM Shortage

The Steam Machine and Steam Frame Price Reportedly “Skyrocketed” Internally Thanks to RAM Shortage

A black rectangular device labeled 'Steam Machine' with two USB ports and a power button on a beige background.

Yesterday, we got the official confirmation from Valve that the first of the three new hardware products it revealed last year, the Steam Controller, will launch in just a few days from the time of this writing on May 4, 2026, and it’ll retail for $99 USD / $149 CAD / €99 / £85 / $149 AUD. While that price isn’t entirely outrageous for modern premium controllers, Valve did confirm that it is higher than initially intended, and according to a well-known insider for information on Valve, the Steam Controller’s $99 price tag is the least of our worries, and […]

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1 Comment

  1. lbode

    It’s interesting to see how external factors like the RAM shortage can impact hardware pricing. The launch of new products always brings excitement, and it’ll be intriguing to see how this situation unfolds for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame. Thanks for sharing this update!

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