# Valve says it isn't subsidizing the Steam Machine's $1050 price because of its 'religious' refusal to 'build a more closed system'

> The day is here: Wider humanity has gotten its hands on the Steam Machine. Our own Steam Machine review is live, and with it, we've finally got confirmation of the Steam Machine's pricing scheme.

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/valve-says-it-isnt-subsidizing-the-steam-machines-usd1050-price-because-of-its-religious-refusal-to-build-a-more-closed-system/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a39a72a6b55a462508ff227)
- **Published:** 2026-06-22
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #nintendo #nintendo-switch #steam #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a39a72a6b55a462508ff227

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