Valve’s Steam Machine has been delayed, and the RAM crisis will impact pricing

Jay Peters / theverge - When Valve first announced its impressive-looking Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller hardware in November, the company said the products would begin shipping in early 2026. Some journalists were told "Q1 2026" specifically. But because of th…

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Valve delays Steam Machine and Steam Frame as memory prices surge – Memory shortages could also lead to higher prices www.techspot.com/news/111205-...

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Valve’s Steam Machine has been delayed, and the RAM crisis will impact pricing. Valve is now aiming to launch its Steam Machine in the first half of 2026, rather than early 2026. How much will it cost, though? www.theverge.com/games/874196...

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The Steam Machine has been delayed (from Q1 to H1, so maybe only a month or three) and Valve is going to have to reset pricing expectations entirely. Dang. www.theverge.com/games/874196...

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