Steam Machine alternative? Valve says you can build your own for cheaper
…With the Steam Machine starting at $1,049, sans controller , Valve's new Steam hardware will be out of range for anyone who was hoping for console-like pricing. The good news…
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Even people who already own a Steam Deck are sweating the price increase
…Valve is not immune to the material realities or costs of producing its hardware just because people think Gabe Newell is a cool dude. If anything, Valve's smaller hardware footprint compared…
Nintendo fights Switch 2 scalpers with new buying restrictions amid price hike
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Sony's $399 PS5 is the console’s best deal ahead of GTA 6 launch
Sign in to your Polygon.com account It's no secret that video game hardware isn't getting any cheaper. The ninth console generation is the unlucky first to see hardware become…
The PS5 price hike kicked off a buying and selling frenzy
…Depending on the model, the PS5 is already a pricey piece of hardware. But the thought of paying an extra $100 or more for a gaming console has motivated some to buy…
Steam Deck's sudden $300 price hike is terrible news for millions of gamers
…Continuing 2026’s most dire trend, the video game hardware landscape became even more expensive this week. Valve announced that it is drastically raising the price of the Steam Deck , raising the…
Europe is getting a superior version of the Nintendo Switch 2 by early next year
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Steam Controller reviews reveal depressing reality about Valve's Steam Machine
…Why release the Steam Controller now? Because it "doesn't have RAM in it," Valve hardware engineer Steve Cardinali told Polygon. That being the case, it's easy for Valve to price…