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.
  • Fubarberry@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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    6 hours ago

    You’re right about it being underhanded tactics that resulted in the monopoly charge, but it also just seems silly that they could instead say “no other app stores are allowed” and it would suddenly be ok.