Valve's Steam Machine, a small cube-shaped PC, has been met with a price tag that has left many scratching their heads. The console-like PC, priced at over £800, is significantly more expensive than initially anticipated, with the cheapest storage configuration costing £879 and the 2TB option retailing at £1,149. This price hike is attributed to the ongoing component shortage crisis, which has affected the availability and launch quantity of the Steam Machine. The high price is a stark contrast to the original $400 with a controller proposition that Valve had envisioned, highlighting the challenges of navigating the current market trends and component pricing issues. The Steam Machine's price is even more surprising when compared to Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, which is priced at £790, and the 512GB Steam Deck, which costs £649. The high price has sparked curiosity and speculation about how consumers will react, with questions lingering about the appeal of the Steam Machine in the face of rising prices and the availability of alternative gaming options.
