{"slug": "steam-machine-scalpers-hike-the-price-to-more-than-2000-and-people-are-still", "title": "Steam Machine scalpers hike the price to more than $2,000, and people are still buying them", "summary": "Scalpers are reselling Valve's newly launched Steam Machine for over $2,000 on eBay, despite Valve's randomized reservation system aimed at preventing such practices. Buyers are still purchasing the devices at inflated prices, with official pricing starting at $1,049 for the 512GB model.", "body_md": "👋\nNewsletters\nSubscribe to our newsletters\nSign up for our free, weekly newsletter!\nSubscribe\nBy signing up, you acknowledge our\nprivacy policy\nand may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.\nLeave this field empty if you're human:\nPC Guide\nSearch\nComputing\nGaming PC\nTablet PC\nLaptop\nDesktop Computer\nComponents\nGPU\nCPU\nMotherboard\nRAM\nPC Case\nCooling\nPower Supplies (PSU)\nHDD\nSSD\nNetworking & Peripherals\nRouter\nModem\nNAS\nWiFi\nComputer Chair\nMonitor\nKeyboard\nMouse\nComputer Microphone\nHeadset\nComputer Desk\nWebcam\nElectronics\nConsole\nFitness & Tech\nRaspberry Pi\n3D Printer\nTV\nProjector\nVR\nSmart Home\nPrinter\nSoftware\nMicrosoft Office\nWindows 10\nWindows 11\nAndroid\niOS\nApps\nSoftware Downloads\nInternet Safety\nFlight Simulator\nAI\nGuides\nHow To\nCompare\nFAQs\nFeatured\nReview\nNews\nDeals\nPrime Day\nTools\n\n```\nHome > News \n\nSteam Machine scalpers hike the price to more than $2,000, and people are still buying them\n\n                            Steam Machines are being resold for a massive profit                    \n\nJack Goodall\n\n \n\nLast Updated on June 29, 2026  \n\n        PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More\n\nTable of Contents \n\nGamers are happy to pay even more for the Steam Machine\nPrime Day deals\nPrime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals\n\nValve officially launched the Steam Machine last week, with pre-orders (or presales) going live ahead of shipping on June 30. Much like the Steam Controller, the new cubed mini PC has a reservation program, allowing those with Steam accounts “in good standing” to have the chance to pre-order the Steam Machine. This time, Valve even added a random factor.\nThe randomized reservations (as opposed to first-come, first-served) were put in place to try and stop scalpers and bots from getting their hands on the Steam Machine en masse. While that may have worked to a certain degree, we’ve already seen plenty of listings on the likes of eBay with massively inflated prices – and people are actually buying them.\n\nSign up for our free, weekly newsletter!\n\nSubscribe\n\nBy signing up, you acknowledge our privacy policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Leave this field empty if you’re human: \n\nGamers are happy to pay even more for the Steam Machine\nDespite backlash against the Steam Machine price, it’s still a desired piece of kit. You could build a DIY Steam Machine if you really want to save some pennies, or a more generic SteamOS gaming PC for even cheaper, but the Steam Machine offers a plug-in-and-play option that’s ideal for those getting into PC gaming for the first time. Or just want a PC experience in the living room.\n\nPrime Day deals\nPrime Day is officially here, and we've found all the best deals on tech and gaming.\n\n        AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - was $479 now $433.99\n\n        Samsung 32\" Odyssey G55C - was $329 now $189\n\n        Samsung SSD 9100 PRO 2TB - was $679.99 now $349.99\n\n        Hisense 100\" U7 Mini-LED - was $4,499 now $2,499.99\n\n        ASUS ROG AMD RX 9070 XT & 9800X3D Gaming PC - was $2,299.99 now $2,119.99\n\nPrices correct as of June 23rd on Amazon.com.\n\n512GB and 2TB models are available. For reference, below is the official USD pricing direct from the Steam store:\n\n512GB: $1,049\n512GB & Steam Controller: $1,128\n2TB: $1,349\n2TB & Steam Controller: $1,428\n\nSteam Machine resold online, source: eBay\nAs you can see above, presale listings are being sold for a healthy profit online, and we don’t expect to see this stop any time soon. Valve has been working overtime to make sure there’s enough Steam Machine stock to go around, even shipping some with single-channel RAM. Widespread memory shortages have forced the company to think on its feet.\n\nPrime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals\n\n      Get ready for exclusive savings with Prime.\nAges 18–24 can get a 6-month Prime trial for $0\n\n      Start your Prime trial →\n    \n\nValve recently revealed that some people will be waiting until 2027 to get their Steam Controller, and assuming demand for the Steam Machine is just as high, customers may be stuck in the reservation queue for some time.\n\n    1290Would you buy a bare bones Steam Machine?Would you buy a variant of the Steam Machine with no RAM and/or no SSD and install them separately to help save on costs?     No, I want the Steam Machine to be complete     Yes, I would buy a RAM-less version     Yes, I would buy an SSD-less version     I'd buy a bare bones version with neither component         \n\nAbout the Author\n\nJack Goodall\n\n \n\nAt PC Guide, Jack is mostly responsible for reporting on hardware deals. He also specializes in monitors, TVs, and headsets and can be found putting his findings together in a review or best-of guide.\n\nLoad More\n\nYou can trust PC Guide\n\nOur team of experts use a combination of independent consumer research, in-depth testing where appropriate - which will be flagged as such, and market analysis when recommending products, software and services. 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