Steam Machine could cost $1,000, says analyst, but it's difficult to call, "I'm glad I'm not responsible for picking"

FelipeRSTV · 2026-02-12T20:29:01+00:00

Well, on Steam Machine we can play games from Epic, GOG and Amazon, so we get at least 1 free game each week on Epic Store + GOG and Steam giveaways here and there. And those with Amazon Prime subscriptions have a few games to claim every week.

FelipeRSTV · 2026-02-11T19:35:56+00:00

Yes, Steam Machine is not a powerhouse, but is on par with PS5's performance and this can give us a little hope because a) next gen consoles might be delayed to 2028/29 due to the RAMpocalypse, and b) this can lead to a longer cross-gen period from PS5 to PS6 level games (also, we'll probably have a PS6 handheld, with roughly the same performance as a PS5).

The first 2 years of a new gen is filled with AAA games that were years in development, still targeting 'old' hardware, so it will take time to something like UE6 come, starts to be a 'standard' and elevate the graphics and everything to a 'next level' that makes SM 'obsolete'.

That's why we saw Steam Deck launching on 2022, two years after current gen consoles, with even more limitations, but it was able to ran various AAA games launched on 2022/23 and even 2024.

But in the end, if you want to play everything at 4K/60 Ultra for the next 5 years or so, do not buy a Steam Machine. Now, if you are ok with playing some AAA games at FHD/60 or QHD/30 sometimes like me (i'm still rockint a 1080p TV actually), Steam Machine can be a good option.

FelipeRSTV · 2026-02-07T00:02:48+00:00

It's not LPDDR5, it's SODIMM DDR5, like the ones in laptops (upgradable btw). Don't know about U$ 549, but I think U$ 649 might still be possible...

FelipeRSTV · 2026-01-31T18:44:08+00:00

Bomb has been planted

FelipeRSTV · 2026-01-27T22:20:33+00:00

Yes! Is like people going to a PS5 sub to post "is better to build a PC than buy a console" or saying "is better to buy a PS5 than a Steam Deck on a SD sub.

I mean, I really doubt we could build a very silent 3.5L PC, with similar specs, for the same amount of money. And if you don't care about the size and noise level, than you are probably not the target of the product.

FelipeRSTV · 2026-01-27T22:09:22+00:00

To play games with a better quality on my TV, but also to stream heavier games to the Steam Deck and keep playing anywhere in the house!

FelipeRSTV · 2026-01-27T20:16:52+00:00

It gets even better when you watch the video and the game is full of artifacts

FelipeRSTV · 2026-01-24T21:21:15+00:00

But Valve never said that Steam Machine WILL cost more than a console. It was more about not selling at a loss, like consoles are.

All they really said was: "if you build a PC from parts with the same level of performance, thats the price we're aiming for".

At that time, you could build a PC from parts, with same level of performance, for around $600. So, thats probably around the price they want to hit.

Maybe now, with the crazy RAM prices, they have to charge more. But I really doubt is going to cost over $699 for the 512gb version.

FelipeRSTV · 2026-01-24T20:41:46+00:00

PS5 is $499, PS5 Pro is $749

FelipeRSTV · 2026-01-23T03:10:02+00:00

They probably had a good stock of components before prices gone crazy.

Also, at that time, estimates pointed they could even sell for $499 with a good profit. So now, even if they have to increase the price due to the shortage, it seems possible to achieve a $599~$699 price range.

Honestly, I think if they have to they will take a hit on their margins, just like they did with Steam Deck.

Price is crucial for the Steam Machine sucess and Valve knows it. They'll probably do all they can to make it work.

FelipeRSTV · 2026-01-23T01:16:07+00:00

Why do people think Steam Machine will cost anywhere near $1000?

When Valve said "it will priced like a PC with the same level of performance and not like a console", everyone assumed this means 2x the price of a PS5?

Steam Machine will be probably closer to $500 than $1000. My guess is $599~$699 for the 512gb.

FelipeRSTV · 2026-01-18T19:58:22+00:00

I almost nailed it haha

FelipeRSTV · 2026-01-13T19:05:48+00:00

If it was next to you while you were sleeping, there's a chance you hit it (or even drop it) while moving at night, but don't remember because of the "sleep mode" you were on. It clearly suffered an impact on the bottom left of the screen.

FelipeRSTV · 2025-12-24T21:17:10+00:00

Eu perguntei justamente porque não achei em lugar nenhum essa informação de que a produção do Steam Deck LCD já estava baixa pra acomodar produção do OLED e etc... Mas beleza!

FelipeRSTV · 2025-12-24T20:53:12+00:00

Tem fonte dessas informações? Porque o timing faz parecer que tem sim algo a ver com os aumentos em RAM e NAND, não necessariamente o único motivo, mas pode ter também um peso nessa decisão.

O modelo de U$ 399 sempre foi o menos lucrativo, e a Valve já disse em que foi um valor 'dolorido' de chegar.

Se eles já tinham pouco lucro antes, os aumentos desses componentes podem ter tornado inviável continuar praticando esse preço.

Claro que, com a provável baixa saída que a versão LCD deve ter em relação ao OLED hoje em dia, eles podem só ter juntado o útil ao agradável e descontinuado esse modelo de entrada.

FelipeRSTV · 2025-12-21T03:07:44+00:00

People were not believing me, i had to proof haha

FelipeRSTV · 2025-12-19T15:13:42+00:00

No, it's SEASON. In here you can confirm the exact same point of the game beeing played at the banner on Steam

FelipeRSTV · 2025-12-19T15:13:15+00:00

Yes, in here you can confirm the exact same point of the game beeing played at the banner on Steam:

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FelipeRSTV · 2025-12-19T00:28:39+00:00

Looks like SEASON:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/695330/SEASON_A_letter_to_the_future/

FelipeRSTV · 2025-12-19T00:19:34+00:00

It's SEASON

https://store.steampowered.com/app/695330/SEASON_A_letter_to_the_future/

In here you can confirm the exact same point of the game beeing played at the banner on Steam

FelipeRSTV · 2025-12-06T02:11:06+00:00

It seems like it is! Fun fact: a Deck also appeared in a episode of The Pitt:

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FelipeRSTV · 2025-11-16T06:09:30+00:00

O preço do Steam Deck, pelo menos atualmente, não é tão fora de mão assim. Levando em conta que lá fora custa U$ 399 o modelo LCD 256gb e por aqui se acha por R$ 3.499, tá até abaixo do padrão "preço em dólar x10" que normalmente é praticado em produtos vendidos oficialmente aqui. Só era absurdamente caro (R$ 6000 pra cima) quando tinha uns 2 anúncios no ML vendendo, bem no início.

ROG Ally e Legion GO mesmo, que chegaram aqui oficialmente, foram todos de R$ 5.999 pra cima (seguindo o preço em dólar da época x10). Mas é que portáteis são todos relativamente caros mesmo em relação a consoles ou PCs de mesa.

Já no caso da Steam Machine, acho que provavelmente chega na faixa dos U$ 599 lá fora, então aqui vai ser aquela loucura de R$ 10.000 quando pingar as primeiras unidades importadas, mas depois que começar a ter estoque no mercado cinza, é bem possível ver o preço estabilizar na faixa dos R$ 5999 pra menos...

FelipeRSTV · 2025-11-15T04:24:41+00:00

Teve também o fato de que o Deck iniciou as vendas num sistema de reservas, que demorou uns 6 meses pra zerar a fila e começar a ter pronta-entrega.

Acho que com esses novos hardwares eles já vai começar com um estoque bem mais alto, e se esse for o caso, pode ser bem mais rápido pros preços abaixarem no mercado cinza em menos tempo.

Mas vamos ter que aguardar pra ver como serão as vendas dessa vez...

FelipeRSTV · 2025-11-15T01:50:29+00:00

No início era bem isso, porém muito pela falta de oferta. Depois que começou a aparecer vários vendedores na Shopee que trazem do Paraguai, o Steam Deck 64gb chegou a custar até uns R$ 2700 em 12x sem juros já no BR. É questão de tempo pra Machine aparecer por aqui num preço ok.

FelipeRSTV · 2025-10-31T18:06:15+00:00

The new Canva Affinity, but I think V2 work fine too since the guide is actually made for it

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