Gaming Hardware

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A tense negotiation scene between Valve and a RAM supplier, with Steam Machines and volatile market graphs symbolizing the impact on pricing.

Valve's brutal RAM negotiations shape Steam Machine prices

Valve, a multi-billion dollar gaming giant, subjects its Steam Machines to a precarious month-to-month 'take-it-or-leave-it' system for critical RAM components.

Maya Feldman·June 23, 2026

Sleek Valve Steam Machine console and Steam Frame VR headset displayed on a futuristic gaming desk with holographic game interfaces.

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Valve's Steam Machine launch date faces conflicting reports

Reports suggest Valve's new Steam Machine PC and Steam Frame VR headset are slated for release in summer 2026, though conflicting information has emerged.

Jordan Tsosie·June 5, 2026