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Valve won't subsidize Steam Machine, cites Xbox Series X competition

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Valve Corporation has decided against subsidizing its Steam Machine gaming console, citing the device's starting price and the competitive landscape. The company believes the cost of the Steam Machine is too high to offer subsidies, especially when compared to other consoles like the Xbox Series X. Valve aims to make the Steam Machine accessible while acknowledging the financial realities of hardware production and market positioning. AI

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Valve won't subsidize Steam Machine, cites Xbox Series X competition

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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