Valve have put up an official explainer on why we haven't gotten released dates or pricing for the new Steam Hardware like the Steam Machine and Steam Frame.
Classic Valve move, tease neat hardware then tuck tail when real-world supply chains hit. Yes, RAM and SSD prices are bonkers right now, but I still think they should have either locked suppliers before announcing or waited to show anything that needs a launch window. Saying “first half of the year” with no prices feels like selling hype, not products.
That said, the controller looks awesome and foveated streaming is actually a clever idea that could help these boxes punch above their weight. If they share CAD and let the community mod faceplates, I will forgive them slightly. But I’m not holding my breath for H1 deliveries, not unless prices calm or they get lucky with parts.
Classic Valve move, tease neat hardware then tuck tail when real-world supply chains hit. Yes, RAM and SSD prices are bonkers right now, but I still think they should have either locked suppliers before announcing or waited to show anything that needs a launch window. Saying “first half of the year” with no prices feels like selling hype, not products.
That said, the controller looks awesome and foveated streaming is actually a clever idea that could help these boxes punch above their weight. If they share CAD and let the community mod faceplates, I will forgive them slightly. But I’m not holding my breath for H1 deliveries, not unless prices calm or they get lucky with parts.
When did they do this before, to make it a classic Valve move?
I don’t remember any of their other products being affected by global supply chain issues before.
In the post they say they’ll publish CAD for faceplates