Valve Deletes 4K 60FPS Claim From Steam Page After Reviews
Valve has removed performance claims regarding 4K 60FPS from the Steam Machine's official page following the arrival of critical reviews.
📍 How it ended
Valve launched the Steam Machine with pricing between $1049 and $1428 USD. Following reviews, Valve deleted a claim of 4K 60FPS from the product's Steam page.
The device also faced reports regarding a RAM issue.
Epilogue added 21d ago, after coverage quieted.
Answered
What specific claim did Valve remove?
Valve deleted the claim regarding 4K 60FPS from the Steam Machine's Steam page.
How much does the Steam Machine cost?
According to Phoronix, the machine is priced from $1,049 to $1,428 USD.
What other technical concerns have been raised?
PCWorld reports that potential buyers need to be aware of a RAM issue.
Where it stands
Valve has deleted claims that the Steam Machine could achieve 4K 60FPS from its Steam page. This action follows the launch of the hardware, which is priced between $1,049 and $1,428 USD.
Coverage from Kotaku and PCWorld emphasizes performance and hardware concerns, including a specific RAM issue. Digital Foundry reports that Valve expressed a desire to make the machine more affordable, while other reports from Game Developer and PCWorld highlight "sticker shock" and the viability of DIY alternatives.
Future attention will likely focus on the identified RAM issue and whether Valve implements further pricing or specification adjustments.
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Coverage (7)
- Steam Machine sticker shock, even more Ubisoft layoffs, and another Xbox price hike Game Developer · 33d ago
- Valve’s Steam Machine is pricey. I built a DIY rival for $150 less PCWorld · 33d ago
- Valve Would "Love to Make the Steam Machine More Affordable" Digital Foundry · 33d ago
- Steam Machine Launches, Priced $1049 To $1428 USD Phoronix · 33d ago
- Every burning Steam Machine question a console gamer would have, answered Polygon.com · 33d ago
- Before you buy a Steam Machine, you need to know about its RAM issue PCWorld · 33d ago
- Valve Deletes 4K 60FPS Claim From Steam Page After Reviews Kotaku · 33d ago
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