Overview
- Linus Tech Tips built a comparable PC and calculated $602 using historical component lows, about $900 at current retail, or $813 with cheaper brands.
- Valve has not set an MSRP and has stated the device will be priced like a similarly specced PC without being sold at a loss.
- In side-by-side tests, Cyberpunk 2077 reached 60fps on the LTT build only on Low settings with FSR Performance, while a base PS5 showed superior lighting with slightly softer image detail.
- A direct-to-consumer model could avoid retailer margins, which LTT cites in projecting a $699.99 price for the 500GB unit.
- Steam Machine is slated for a 2026 launch window, and Ampere Analysis says uptake will hinge on price with expected sales in the low millions.