Valve delays Steam Machine and says it is reconsidering pricing — critical component shortage and costs behind the move

Valve has announced a delay in the launch of the Steam Machine and Steam Frame due to a memory shortage affecting the industry, leading to a reevaluation of pricing. The company plans to ship all three products in the first half of the year but is cautious about potential changes in circumstances. The memory shortage, driven by high demand from AI data centers, has caused price hikes and challenges for PC makers. Valve aims to compete in the PC market without subsidizing the consoles, but the final pricing of the Steam Machine remains uncertain amidst the component shortage.