Surprise: Valve’s new Steam Machine is here, but the price is the real shocker
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Valve Software abruptly opened reservations for its latest Steam Machine on Monday, but due to the ongoing PC component shortage, did so at a significantly higher price than expected. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/surprise-valves-new-steam-machine-is-here-but-the-price-is-the-real-shocker/">Read More
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