Steam Machine pricing criticism amid AI narrative blame

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/g/109185873 ↗ live · archive critical breaking 22 replies Producer Yoshida, known for enabling FromSoftware's success, expresses dissatisfaction with Steam Machine.
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/g/109165351 ↗ live · archive alarmed developing 35 replies Poster argues Valve is using AI as an excuse for high Steam Machine pricing ($1200 with controller) when $700 base model would still be profitable.