Valve weighs Steam Machine price and possibility of short-term losses, report says

Insider Gaming points out that Valve is considering taking on short-term losses to set the price of the Steam Machine, with a launch by the end of the year.

According to a report from Insider Gaming, Valve may be one step away from confirming the Steam Machine, as it discusses whether to accept short-term losses to set the price of the hybrid PC/console.

Valve has already released the Steam controller this week, but there was no sign of a Steam Machine or a release date.

What is at stake

The report states that the company has been going back and forth internally regarding the price and the possibility of taking initial losses, evaluating what price to set for the device. This indicates that the decision may not just be about making money, but about making the product accessible.

• It is not expected to compete directly with PS5 or Xbox Series: the Steam Machine is presented as a PC first, with a typical PC price.
• If it considers short-term losses, Valve could choose a more affordable price to expand its reach.
• The expectation is a launch before the end of the year.

What to expect

As of now, there is no official date released, but the promise of a launch by the end of the year remains.

Conclusion: the report suggests that Valve may be ready for a pricing decision that balances fan interest and business viability.

Share in the comments: would you buy the Steam Machine if Valve opts for a lower price with short-term losses? What would be your main motivator?

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