Valve is still settling on a final Steam Machine price, but it could end up selling the mini PC at a loss. That's if rumors surrounding the storefront giant using the strategy short-term ring true, but if it does take the hit, it could help inspire console makers to prioritize lower MSRPs to ensure players can actually afford systems.
In a report by Insider Gaming, Executive Editor Mike Straw says that, by his understanding, "Valve is getting closer to confirming everything" Steam Machine-related. That suggests we'll get a launch price and release date soon, but he also claims Valve has "been going back and forth internally on pricing and whether they would be willing to take a loss on the cost, at least in the short term."
