Valve says it isn't subsidizing the Steam Machine's $1050 price because of its 'religious' refusal to 'build a more closed system'
www.pcgamer.com
The company says subsidizing hardware costs is ultimately worse for the consumer.
  • WraithGear@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    9 hours ago

    i mean, yea?

    the reason consoles are sold under cost is because they are trying to lock you into buying games in their ecosystem.

    if valve is not trying to lock you into their ecosystem… then why would they ever sell the steam machine at a loss?