Valve’s Steam Machine delayed as RAM crisis drives pricing changes
Summary
The Verge reports Valve is revisiting shipping schedules and pricing for the Steam Machine family due to ongoing memory shortages and rising RAM prices. Despite a goal to ship in the first half of 2026, concrete prices and launch dates will be adjusted as supply conditions change, with RAM market dynamics driving the uncertainty. The piece also notes AMD's comments on Valve's early 2026 shipping and highlights broader implications of RAM volatility on hardware pricing.