Overview
- Valve’s Pierre-Loup Griffais says pricing will target the same window as a DIY PC with equivalent performance, aiming to be a “good deal.”
- The company confirms it will not sell the device at a loss, positioning it to compete with PC builds rather than chasing console-level sticker prices.
- Valve points to living-room advantages—compact size, very low noise, HDMI CEC, controller power-on, and upgraded Bluetooth/wireless with four antennas—as part of the value case.
- Media and analyst estimates span roughly $400 to $1,000, with many clustering around $550–$900, and several note adoption will hinge on how it stacks up against current consoles like PS5 and PS5 Pro.
- Launch is slated for 2026 with no preorders yet, and Valve has floated a possible Pro model later while focusing now on a mid-range configuration.