Valve has finally announced the Steam Machine’s pricing, and as rumored, it’s higher than the Steam Deck OLED. For the 512 GB version, you’ll need to cough up $1049 (with a bundle containing the new Steam Controller available for $1128). If you have the scratch, then you can pay $1349 for the 2 TB version, which goes up to $1428 if you include the Steam Controller.
Though the platform officially launches today, Valve has opened up a reservation queue for customers. There is a twist, though – it’s completely random. Available until June 25th, anyone can reserve either SKU. After this, Valve will randomize the order of reservations.
The lucky few will then be notified via email that they can purchase the Steam Machine. However, you may also join the wait list instead. And if you sign up after June 25th, then you’re automatically added to the back of the list.
The idea behind reservations and randomness is to avoid rewarding “bots, people with fast internet connections, talented gaming fingers for quick F5/refresh reactions, and those who can schedule their life around that moment.” “The longer time frame also allows us to do some extra validation on the signups to make sure they’re real accounts, with only one per household.”
Oh, and make sure that your Steam account is in good standing and that you’ve purchased something on the platform before April 27th, 2026. Otherwise, you won’t be eligible for reservations. The first batch of consoles will be sent out on June 29th and Valuve will “continue to go through the reservation queue as units become available.”
Stay tuned for more updates on the hardware, and whether the alleged Half-Life 3 is actually arriving alongside it.
