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Valve may have a significant issue with the price of its upcoming devices. According to the latest reports, shortages of RAM have significantly impacted production costs, resulting in internal price increases particularly for the Steam Machine.
RAM Drives Up Production Costs
According to insider information, the prices of components, especially RAM, have "shot up," which has significantly impacted more advanced Valve devices. Unlike the Steam Controller, which does not use RAM and could therefore hit the market faster, devices such as the Steam Machine and Steam Frame are much more dependent on the availability of components. That's why the controller is debuting first; it's simply easier and cheaper to produce under current market conditions.
Steam Machine most affected
The biggest price increases are expected to affect the Steam Machine, which is the hardware most awaited by gamers. Valve's internal pricing targets were said to have significantly increased following the deterioration of the memory market. Additionally, rising transport and logistics costs are also impacting the final price for customers. As a result, the final amount could be significantly higher than initially anticipated. If the leaks are confirmed, the new Valve devices may be pricier than many gamers expected. In particular, the Steam Machine may cease to be an "affordable alternative" to PCs and move into a more premium segment.
source: wccftech
