Valve's Steam Machine ships June 29 for $1,049, but you probably won't be able to buy one yet
Pray to RNG gods
According to Valve, the worldwide shortage of memory and storage isn’t just a problem for prices. The company was, at times, unable to get the parts it needed to build Steam Machines at any price, which has impacted the number of machines it has available. That won’t be a surprise to anyone who has been trying to snag a Steam Deck in 2026, but it means you won’t be able to just buy a Steam Machine on a whim.
In order to combat resellers and keep things fair, Valve will use a randomized reservation setup. There’s no way for anyone to guarantee they’ll get a Steam Machine in the first batch, but this ensures people with super-fast connections and bot armies won’t be able to vacuum up all the units.
If you want to try your luck, just sign up for a reservationbefore Thursday,...
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