Valve describes just how brutal RAM negotiations are in 2026
The Verge·June 22, 2026
Valve's Steam Machine has been priced at $1,049 for the 512GB configuration and $1,349 for the 2TB version, excluding bundled controllers. The high prices are partly due to Valve not subsidizing the hardware and the ongoing component crisis. Valve engineers have revealed that sourcing RAM in 2026 is particularly challenging, with limited vendors like Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix offering take-it-or-leave-it prices due to short supply. As a result, Valve was forced to reconsider its initial pricing plans for the Steam Machine.
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