Valve’s Steam Machine Officially Announced with Pricing Details

After months of speculation and delays, Valve has unveiled its long-awaited living‑room gaming PC—the Steam Machine—complete with price tags, configurations, and a launch strategy shaped by global component shortages.

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Launch Date and Reservation System

Valve confirmed that the Steam Machine will launch on June 30, 2026, marking its official entry into the living‑room gaming PC category . To address limited supply and thwart scalpers, Valve has implemented a randomized reservation system. Customers must register by June 25 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, after which Valve randomizes the list and begins sending purchase invitations the week of June 29. Selected buyers have 72 hours to complete their purchase before the opportunity passes to the next person .

Pricing and Configurations

Four configurations are available, pairing two storage tiers with optional Steam Controller bundles. The base 512 GB model (no controller) is priced at $1,049, while the 512 GB bundle with controller costs $1,128. The 2 TB model is $1,349, and the 2 TB plus controller bundle goes for $1,428 . Prices reflect global memory and storage cost surges—Valve acknowledged that its original target pricing (around $700–800) is no longer viable due to the DRAM shortage and AI-driven demand for high‑bandwidth memory .