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this post was submitted on 06 Dec 2025
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If building a PC does in fact get too expensive for individuals, I wonder what that will do for the sale of the Steam Machine which should (theoretically) get people into PC gaming for much cheaper. Maybe all-in-one pre-built PC's like the steam machine become the norm...idk
Why is the steam machine not going to be subject to the same costs? Why then would we believe that valve will just eat that?
Same as consoles. Sell at a loss to increase game sales and earn more on the backend.
Its not happening. Selling a PC just isn't the same as selling a console that can basically "just" play games.
Consoles are completely locked down so there is only one store you can buy from. Consoles are a safer bet that lost hardware sales would lead to making it up on games.
But, Steam Machine is a PC. Not only can you install games from outside the Steam store. You are able to completely replace the OS. You can have a completely Steamless experience on it.
Steam already rakes in cash due to being in a dominant market position on pc. Selling at a loss doesn't get them much.