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Steam Machine Launches $1,049; Scalpers Flip for $4,200
6/27/2026
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Story summary
- Valve will launch the Steam Machine in the United States on June 29, 2026 for $1,049.
- The reservation system requires a good-standing Steam account, a purchase before April 27, 2026, and limits each household to one unit.
- Scalpers list reservation accounts on eBay for $2,700–$2,899, forcing buyers to pay up to $4,248 total and risk scams and a single 16 GB RAM stick.
