It’s been a short while since a new piece of gaming hardware has broken onto the market, but the Steam Machine is the latest arrival, and it’s already capturing attention.
Marketed as a middle ground between a PC and a console, the Steam Machine allows for a more accessible approach to PC gaming, whilst offering a more relaxed approach typically associated with consoles. That said, that luxury comes with a premium price, and there’s a handful of bundles to pick from, too.
If you’re looking to pick up a Steam Machine, here’s how much it’ll set you back, as well as which editions you have to choose from.
How Much Does The Steam Machine Cost?
If you’re looking to buy a Steam Machine, the cheapest and most basic edition of the system will set you back $1,049, or £879.
That’s right, the cheapest version still costs over a $1,000! Some important things to note about that version of the system are that it only has 512GB of storage, and no Steam Controller is included with the purchase: you’re simply paying for the machine itself.
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Thankfully, if you’re looking for a Steam Machine with upgraded storage or a bundled-in controller, you’re in luck, though it does begin to ramp up the price even more. That said, if you want another version of the system, you’ll find them below.
Every Steam Machine Edition
In total, there are four versions of the Steam Machine available for purchase, though the only upgrades are to the system’s storage, and whether it comes packaged with a controller.
Here’s every edition of the Steam Machine, as well as how much it costs in both the US and the UK:
| Steam Machine | Price ($) | Price (£) |
|---|---|---|
| 512GB | $1,049 | £879 |
| 512GB + Steam Controller | $1,128 | £938 |
| 2TB | $1,349 | £1,149 |
| 2TB + Steam Controller | $1,428 | £1,208 |
Steam Machine Price Vs Steam Deck Price
The Steam Machine isn’t the only piece of Valve hardware, as the Steam Deck serves as a portable means to access your Steam library—but how do their prices compare?
There are only two versions of the OLED Steam Deck, though they’re both considerably cheaper than any version of the Steam Machine.
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Here’s how the prices of both systems compare (minus the Steam Controller bundles for the Steam Machine):
| System | Price ($) | Price (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Machine 512GB | $1,049 | £879 |
| Steam Deck 512GB OLED | $789 | £649 |
| Steam Machine 2TB | $1,349 | £1,149 |
| Steam Deck 1TB OLED | $949 | £779 |
For a refresher of how these platforms work, check out the original trailer for Valve’s hardware line:
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