Brad Lynch
Reporting and statements that mention Brad Lynch.
Latest coverage
Valve appears to implementing a reservation system for the Steam Frame, and we all know how well that worked last time
Valve appears to be implementing a reservation system for its upcoming Steam Deck hardware, based on data mining by VR leaker Brad Lynch. This suggests the device may be closer to release, though Lynch notes the system is not yet functional and advises against trying to exploit it. The article draws parallels to Valve's previous reservation systems for the Steam Machine and Steam Controller, which experienced significant delays.
No Half-Life 3 for the Steam Frame, so it looks like this six-year-old game might be the key launch offering instead
Valve is reportedly offering a free copy of Half-Life: Alyx to purchasers of its upcoming VR headset, the Steam Deck. This promotion mirrors a similar offer made when the Valve Index launched. Dataminer Brad Lynch discovered code strings indicating the promotion and noted recent updates to Half-Life: Alyx that may be optimizations for the new headset.
Valve allegedly had higher Steam Machine prices in mind before the Steam Deck hike, but I need you not to assume the…
Recent leaks suggest Valve's upcoming Steam Machine may have been planned with higher prices than the current Steam Deck OLED models. While exact figures are speculative, insider information indicates potential pricing exceeding $800, with the author advising caution due to ongoing hardware cost fluctuations.
Steam Deck i lager – men minst 2 200 kr dyrare
Valve has made the Steam Deck available again, but with significant price increases of at least 35% for both the 512 GB and 1 TB OLED models. These price hikes are attributed to ongoing hardware shortages and rising costs for components like storage and memory. The article also speculates on the potential pricing for upcoming Valve hardware like the Steam Machine and Steam Frame VR headset.
Steam Machine’s Internal Pricing 2 Months Ago Was Higher Than Steam Deck’s New Price – Rumor
A rumor from leaker Brad Lynch suggests that Valve's internal pricing estimates for the Steam Machine two months ago were higher than the current Steam Deck prices. This comes after Valve announced a price increase for the Steam Deck OLED due to rising memory and storage costs. The Steam Machine, along with the Steam Controller and Steam Frame, is still planned for release in 2026, though official pricing and launch dates have not been confirmed.
Steam Machine’s Price Has “Skyrocketed” From Valve’s Targets Due to RAM Shortage – Rumor
Valve's Steam Machine hardware is reportedly facing significantly higher prices than initially planned due to global RAM shortages, according to leaker Brad Lynch. While Valve has confirmed the Steam Controller's price and release date, details for the Steam Machine remain scarce, though the company maintains its goal to launch all devices in the first half of the year.
Steam Controller release date revealed as Steam Machine price increases
Valve has announced the release date for the Steam Controller as May 4th, priced at £85, and confirmed that the Steam Machine's release has been impacted by memory shortages, shifting its window to the first half of 2026. Hardware engineer Steve Cardinali explained that the controller's release was prioritized over the Steam Machine due to development unaffected by shortages. Pricing for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame remains unconfirmed, though they are expected to be more expensive than initially planned.
