Steam Machine is $1,049 because it "doesn't align with our beliefs" to subsidize the cost
Valve has priced the Steam Machine at $1,049, stating that subsidizing hardware costs goes against their belief in open ecosystems. The company attributes the high price to manufacturing costs, component prices, and tariffs, rather than a desire for profit. This pricing strategy is contrasted with industry trends of potential $1,000 console prices and mass layoffs within the games industry.
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