# Valve says Steam Machine is $1,049 because it "doesn't align with our beliefs" to subsidize the cost

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/desktop-pc/steam-machine-is-usd1-049-because-it-doesnt-align-with-our-beliefs-to-subsidize-the-cost/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a39a7546b55a462508ff22e)
- **Published:** 2026-06-22
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #steam
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a39a7546b55a462508ff22e

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