Tag: Hardware Subsidies
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The Steam Machine Subsidy: Valve Confirms No Subsidies for Hardware
Valve Clarifies Steam Machine Subsidy Status In a move that has quieted some of the frenzy surrounding the Steam Machine announcements, Valve has confirmed that the new hardware will not be subsidized. This clarification matters for gamers weighing the Steam ecosystem against traditional consoles, as it frames Valve’s hardware ambitions as a market-driven venture rather…
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Valve Confirms Steam Machine Won’t Be Subsidized: What It Means for Console Competition
Valve Won’t Subsidize Steam Machines: A New Price Strategy In a move that shocks pundits and fans alike, Valve has confirmed that the forthcoming Steam Machine will not be subsidized to compete directly with traditional consoles. The admission signals a strategic shift for the PC gaming giant, which has long teased a hardware platform that…