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Editor's note: We have updated this story to reflect the change in Valve's Steam Year In Review 2025 blog post that clarifies the intended launch of the Steam Machine, Frame, and Controller.
Totalling up all the components you’ll need to construct a PC equivalent to the Steam Machine, you’re currently looking at around £930.54 to build one with off-the-shelf parts. If that sounds quite a bit higher than what you’d expect Valve to charge for the Steam Machine, you’d be right.
Former Blizzard president belives PlayStation's pivot away from PC could be due to the upcoming juggernaut Steam Machine.
Sony is reportedly pulling back on PlayStation PC ports, and the catalyst for that decision may be the emergence of Valve's Steam Machine.
Okay, I know forking out for even the Steam Machine will sting if it costs a grand. I'm also aware that thanks to AI's ravenous hunger for RAM, everyone's paying more than they should be for gaming PC tech.