The upcoming Steam Machine won’t be ‘subsidized’ like consoles to hit a more attractive price target, suggesting high relative pricing — Valve engineer confirms the device competes with only the PC market

Leaving out the price for the Steam Machine at Valve’s 2026 hardware lineup reveal has turned the internet into rumor mill vultures, but now Valve itself has given us a big hint at what the device would cost. The company has confirmed the Steam Machine won’t be subsidized like consoles, so don’t expect it to be anywhere near a PS5.