The PS5 — a 6-year-old console at $650 — reportedly outperforms the $1,049 Steam Machine in many titles. The PS5 Pro clears it even more easily. That's the hardest number to argue with when defending the Steam Machine's value.
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Andrew drops the numbers: $1,049 for the 512GB model without a controller, $1,128 with the controller, and $1,428 for the 2TB bundle at the top end [1] — Andrew Manganelli "The Steam Machine starts at $1,049 without a controller and tops out at $1,428 with a 2TB drive. Linus Tech Tips had promised to eat a Port…" 50:30 . The community had widely expected something around $700; Linus Tech Tips' host had publicly promised to eat a Portal cake on the WAN Show if it came in over $700. He owes that cake. Andrew contextualizes the prices against the PS5 (approximately $650, roughly 6 years old) and PS5 Pro ($900), both of which reportedly deliver better gaming performance at lower cost. The Steam Machine's only defense is its form factor, quietness, and HDMI CEC integration — none of which show up in a benchmark.
The Steam Machine starts at $1,049 without a controller and tops out at $1,428 with a 2TB drive. Linus Tech Tips had promised to eat a Portal cake if it cost over $700. He owes everyone a cake.
The Steam Machine launches at $1,049 for the 512GB model without a controller, rising to $1,128 with the controller bundle.
The 2TB Steam Machine bundle with controller tops out at $1,428 — more than the PS5 Pro and about double what enthusiasts expected.
The PS5, a roughly 6-year-old console now priced around $650, reportedly outperforms the $1,049 Steam Machine in many game benchmarks.
Valve explicitly said subsidizing hardware would require building a closed ecosystem, which goes against their core values. They want the Steam Machine to compete on its merits, not on a price propped up by locking you into their store.
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