Valve describes just how brutal RAM negotiations are in 2026

Valve's Steam Machine prices are high due to the component crisis, with 512GB and 2TB configurations costing $1,049 and $1,349 respectively, without controllers. The company isn't subsidizing hardware and has limited RAM sources. Engineers discussed the brutal RAM negotiations in 2026. This affects the gaming industry and highlights supply chain issues. Engineers should be aware of the component crisis and its impact on pricing.