Linus Tech Tips predicts $700 price for Steam Machine in recent video

A recent Linus Tech Tips video has thrown out a possible number regarding the Steam Machine’s mysterious price points, and the host, Linus Sebastian, said that the device’s price is most likely going to be around $699.99.

Throughout the video, Linus tried to recreate the Steam Machine as close as possible with components that they had in the studio, which ended with a PC having the following specifications:

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
• Motherboard: Asrock B650M-H M.2+
• RAM: Crucial (2X8) 16GB 5600MT/s CL46
• Case: Player’s Choice
• PSU: Seasonic GX-550 550W
• GPU: Asrock Challenger Radeon RX 6600
• SSD: Kingston NV3 500GB
• Controller: Gamesir Cyclone 2

The controller addition was necessary due to the Steam Machine’s controller. All of the components listed cost $602, if it were based on its historical low price. If it were based on the current cheapest retail price, the build would be significantly pricier, eventually reaching a $813 price point.

Linus also said that they have overspent on a number of components, which include the power supply, motherboard and the case, the last one of which is surely much cheaper for Valve considering the form factor of the Steam Machine.

It’s worth noting that this $699.99 guess for the machine comes with the caveat that there will be no major changes in the current market for components, especially SSDs and RAMs, both of which are currently skyrocketing.

The Steam Machine was revealed on Nov. 12, 2025, worldwide, together with the Steam Frame and a new Steam Controller. Until today, Valve remains tight-lipped regarding the price of the Steam Machine, but has said that it will be “in line with the current PC market.”