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Steam Machine launches with £879 price tag as Valve cites component costs

Steam Machine launches with £879 price tag as Valve cites component costs
BBC Technology Tuesday 23 June 2026, 11:25 UTC 1 min read
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Valve said the cost of its PC-console hybrid reflects a broader trend of component costs rising over time.

Valve said the cost of its PC-console hybrid reflects a broader trend of component costs rising over time.
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