The Steam Machine might be at least a $1000, which could seriously dampen Valve's hopes to take over the console market.

According to Wccftech, users digging through a recent Steam update uncovered code pointing to four distinct Steam Machine packages and two Steam Frame packages, alongside existing entries for the Steam Controller and Steam Deck. The four-package breakdown strongly implies multiple models will be available at launch.

Valve increased the price of its Steam Deck this week, sending shockwaves through an already struggling video game industry.

The new Steam Machine is currently set to come out sometime in 2026, making it a potential game-changer for the current generation of consoles. Valve’s in-house games and assured place in the gaming landscape made that prospect already exciting for ...