Leak Hints Steam Machine Price May Exceed $1,000 as Valve Nears Launch

Valve's upcoming Steam Machine may cost more than $1,000, according to a new leak. Code found on Valve's backend suggests a price over 1,000 euros, which converts to about $1,160. The leak is based on references discovered by a GitHub tracker called Steam Tracking.

Backend code reveals price over 1,000 euros

The Steam Machine is expected to come with storage options of 512GB and 2TB SSDs. The higher price could be explained by a bundle that includes a Steam Controller. However, the code does not mention the product by name, so it could also refer to a different device, such as the Steam Frame.

A separate prediction from a source known as Moore's Law Is Dead estimates a lower price of $600 to $650. That source believes the lower-end specs do not justify a high MSRP. The prediction is considered optimistic.

Valve has accepted shipments labeled 'Game Console', indicating that a release may be imminent. The company has not confirmed the pricing or launch date. The exact details of the Steam Machine remain unclear.