Steam Machine delayed as memory shortage forces Valve to rethink pricing
Valve has delayed its Steam Machine, VR headset, and controller launch to the first half of 2026 due to soaring memory and storage costs. AI companies' demand for these components has tripled RAM prices, impacting Valve's console-like pricing strategy. The company is reassessing schedules and costs, especially for the Machine and Frame, promising updates once pricing is finalized.
Valve has delayed its Steam Machine, VR headset, and controller launch to the first half of 2026 due to soaring memory and storage costs. AI companies' demand for these components has tripled RAM prices, impacting Valve's console-like pricing strategy. The company is reassessing schedules and costs, especially for the Machine and Frame, promising updates once pricing is finalized.
