so, you've probably heard about the steam machine by now - it's this really cool gaming pc from valve that's supposed to change the game, but it's been having some major issues with memory and storage. and i'm not just talking about the prices being super high, although that's definitely a problem too. no, the real issue is that valve is actually struggling to get their hands on the components they need in the first place.



apparently, it's not just a matter of paying more money to get what they need. valve's reps have been saying that they've had to negotiate really hard just to secure a few thousand units of the components they need. and it's not like they're the only ones in line - there are tons of other companies waiting to get their hands on the same stuff. it's pretty wild to think about, especially since we're talking about components that used to be pretty easy to come by.



i guess what's really surprising is that valve saw this problem coming before it started affecting retail prices. they've been dealing with it for over a year now, and it's only just starting to hit the rest of us. it's like, they're talking directly to the suppliers and getting a heads up on what's going on, but even they can't avoid the problems entirely. and that's why the steam machine launched at this crazy price of $1,049 - valve would have loved to keep it under $1,000, but they just couldn't make it work.



it's all pretty frustrating, to be honest. i mean, i know the steam machine is a really cool device and all, but it's hard to justify that price tag when you know that valve is just trying to make the best of a bad situation. and itRead more: Full article on www.pcgamer.com

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