Valve’s Steam Machine has been delayed, and the RAM crisis will impact pricing
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Valve has postponed the launch of its Steam Machine, now targeting the first half of the year, because ongoing shortages of RAM and storage components are disrupting production and driving up prices. The memory and storage scarcity is also affecting the related Steam Frame, prompting the company to reset pricing for both devices.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Verge·Valve’s Steam Machine has been delayed, and the RAM crisis will impact pricing
Valve's Steam Machine has been delayed due to the ongoing RAM crisis. The launch, initially set for Q1 2026, is now expected in the first half of the year. Pricing will be reset due to the memory and storage shortages.
- Engadget·Valve pushes back Steam Machine launch due to storage and memory shortage
Valve delays Steam Machine launch due to storage and memory shortages. The shortage affects production, pushing back the release. This delay impacts the highly anticipated gaming console.
- Ars Technica·Steam Machine and Steam Frame delays are the latest product of the RAM crisis
Valve's Steam Machine and Steam Frame releases are delayed due to RAM and storage price spikes. The company plans to launch the devices in the first half of the year. Uncertainty around component prices is causing the delay.