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Valve says it isn't subsidizing the Steam Machine's $1050 price because of its 'religious' refusal to 'build a more closed system'

PC Gamer • Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Valve says it isn't subsidizing the Steam Machine's $1050 price because of its 'religious' refusal to 'build a more closed system'

The company says subsidizing hardware costs is ultimately worse for the consumer.

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The company says subsidizing hardware costs is ultimately worse for the consumer.

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The company says subsidizing hardware costs is ultimately worse for the consumer.

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