Gamers Weigh In on Steam Machine’s Price Tag Surpassing PS5 Pro

Today, Valve finally unveiled the pricing for the Steam Machine, their console-like gaming device designed for your living room setup. As anticipated, it comes with a hefty price tag. The base model starts at $1,050 and doesn’t include a Steam Controller, while the model with higher storage and a controller is priced at $1,430. Given the current landscape where high-end PCs and gaming gear are more expensive than ever due to rising component costs, the pricing has sparked a variety of reactions online.

Many gamers understand the reasoning behind Valve’s price hike for the Steam Machine, especially since it was initially expected to be around $750 before global supply issues hit. However, there’s a palpable sense of disappointment regarding the final pricing and what it reflects about the gaming industry as a whole. The fact that the Steam Machine, which doesn’t utilize next-gen PC components and relies on upscaling for 4K visuals, is priced higher than a PS5 Pro has left many feeling frustrated.

Just looked at those Steam Machine prices and spat my water out lmao

— balta ???????? (@BGarcN2) June 22, 2026

Steam Machine Costs:
– 512GB (no controller): $1,049
– 512GB (with controller): $1,128
– 2TB (with controller): $1,428

— Christopher Dring (@Chris_Dring) June 22, 2026

The Steam Machine cost over $1,000…

— Michael (@LegacyKillaHD) June 22, 2026