The Steam Machine could be weeks away from launch, as Valve confirms it will ship 'this summer' — but there's still no price tag, and experts think it could start at $1,200

The Steam Machine next to a fish bowl.

• Valve has announced that the Steam Machine is set to release in the summer
• The price still hasn't been announced, but analysts suggest it could start at USD 1,200
• The Steam Machine recently passed Vulkan conformance tests, suggesting it's closer than ever to release

The RAM crisis has kept Valve's hands tied, preventing it from launching the Steam Machine for months; instead, it has been stuck planning its launch date and pricing. Fortunately, there's been a significant update on its arrival, but with one key factor missing.