"Honestly, it's still getting worse" - Valve Steam Machine engineer says component prices are still rising, potentially paving the way for a price increase
A Valve Steam Machine engineer warns that rising component prices and a memory crisis may lead to hardware price increases.
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A Valve Steam Machine engineer reports that component prices are continuing to rise, describing the current situation as "still getting worse." The company indicates that it is currently limited by memory capacity. Coverage from Eurogamer.net, GamesIndustry.biz, and ExtremeTech emphasizes a "memory crisis" and suggests that current RAM and SSD prices are "lagging" and expected to climb.
TweakTown also reports on Valve confirming whether Half-Life 3 will be a Steam Machine exclusive. Future developments center on whether these rising costs will result in a formal price increase for hardware.
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Quick answers
What specific components are seeing price increases?
Coverage specifically mentions RAM and SSD prices.
How is this affecting Valve's production?
Valve has admitted they are limited by memory capacity.
Are there updates on Half-Life 3?
According to TweakTown, Valve has confirmed if the title will be a Steam Machine exclusive.
Coverage (4)
- Today's RAM and SSD Prices Are 'Lagging' and Will Continue to Climb, Valve Warns extremetech.com · 23h ago
- Valve confirms if Half-Life 3 will be a Steam Machine exclusive TweakTown · 23h ago
- Valve suggests memory crisis is "still getting worse," admitting, "we're limited by memory capacity, for sure" GamesIndustry.biz · 23h ago
- "Honestly, it's still getting worse" - Valve Steam Machine engineer says component prices are still rising, potentially paving the way for a price increase Eurogamer.net · 23h ago
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