Valve's Steam Machine Goes on Sale in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong Starting at 189,980 Yen
The Steam Machine's pricing, set near component cost and explicitly rejecting the console industry's loss-leader model, makes the device a direct price index for current PC component costs rather than a subsidized entry point.
Key Facts
- The Steam Machine went on sale on June 23, 2026, in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong through distributor KOMODO, starting at 189,980 yen for the 512GB model and 249,980 yen for the 2TB model.
- Valve stated it priced the hardware close to component cost and will not adopt the traditional console model of selling at a loss and recouping through subscriptions or exclusive titles.
- The Steam Machine has no headphone jack, and when connected to a 144Hz monitor it capped output at 60Hz in Big Picture mode, though VRR was detected.
- The 2TB model ships with two interchangeable front panels and 17 individually addressable RGB LEDs in the bottom slit that can show system status like download progress.
Reporting from 7 sources: 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, ASCII.jp, Automaton, and 3 more.
Valve's new compact gaming PC, the Steam Machine, went on sale on June 23, 2026, in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong through official distributor KOMODO. The device is a stationary gaming PC running SteamOS, designed to play Steam games with a console-like interface. Two storage models are available: a 512GB version for 189,980 yen and a 2TB version for 249,980 yen. Bundles including a Steam Controller cost an additional 15,000 yen. The Steam Machine uses a semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU and RDNA 3 GPU, with 16GB DDR5 RAM plus 8GB GDDR6 VRAM. Valve claims performance is over six times that of the Steam Deck, supporting up to 4K at 60fps with FSR. The device measures roughly 15cm on each side and weighs 2.6kg. It includes DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, USB-C, four USB-A ports, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. Valve stated it priced the hardware close to component cost, avoiding the loss-leader model used by traditional consoles, and cited rising RAM and storage costs as factors in the final price.
Valve's official news post explained the pricing background. The company began sourcing components for the Steam Machine in 2023 and expected component prices to trend downward. Over the past year, costs for RAM and storage rose significantly, which Valve attributed in part to demand from AI data centers. Some components became unavailable at any price at certain times, affecting inventory and launch production numbers. Valve stated it "will not adopt the traditional home console business model of selling hardware at a loss and recouping profits through subscription services or exclusive titles." The Steam Machine reportedly has even lower profit margins than the Steam Deck, following an "aggressive" policy of getting as close to cost as possible.
Reviews published shortly after launch noted several practical issues. The Steam Machine has no headphone jack. The Steam Controller lacks one, and controllers from other consoles do not output audio through the machine. When connected to a 144Hz gaming monitor, the Steam Machine capped output at 60Hz in Big Picture mode, though VRR was detected. In Linux desktop mode, running games on dual displays caused significant frame rate drops; "Cyberpunk 2077" dropped from a stable 60fps to an average of 20fps. The machine pauses game downloads during gameplay by default, and changing that setting triggers a warning about reduced performance. Some games with third-party launchers require mouse input, which is cumbersome without the Steam Controller's trackpad.
The 2TB model ships with two interchangeable front panels. The bottom slit has 17 individually addressable RGB LEDs that can show system status such as download progress, with customizable patterns and colors. A "Steam Machine Verified" program lets users check game compatibility on the store page. Valve's developer documentation states that "the best way to ensure compatibility with Steam Machine is to work on compatibility with Steam Deck."
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 7 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- 4Gamer.net Steam向け新ハード「Steam Machine」が日本，台湾，香港向けに販売開始。Steam Controllerとのセット品も
- Denfaminicogamer 「Steam Machine」KOMODO STATIONにて国内向け販売在庫がさっそく売り切れか。販売開始後にはサイトへのアクセスが集中し、順番待ちも発生
- ASCII.jp Steam Machine発売、18万9980円から 早くもアクセス殺到
- Automaton Valve新ゲーミングPC「Steam Machine」では、互換性OKゲームの設定変更なし「1080p・30fps」快適動作を目指す。上限60fps？デスクトップPC使いできる？開発者に訊く
- Game Spark 自分だけのSteam MachineをSteamOSインストで作れる！アプデによりAMD製GPUを使ってるならSteam Machine化が可能に
- GameBusiness.jp 「Steam Machine」、KOMODO STATIONにて本日6月23日より販売開始―512GBモデル約19万円、2TBモデル約25万円
- GIGAZINE Steam Machineで1080p・60fpsで各ゲームを動かす設定はどのプリセットになるのか＆熱と電力と騒音はどうなるか？