- Valve says memory crisis has no end in sight, with prices expected to increase in short to medium term.
- AI boom is driving up costs of graphics cards, SSDs, memory sticks, making gaming PC builds more expensive.
- Memory prices predicted to rise sharply until 2027, with no reductions until 2028, according to research.
- Valve reports retail prices lag bulk supply by 3-6 months, with memory capacity limiting Steam Machine production.
- Steam Machine's success measured by providing open-source PC gaming option in living rooms, not sales figures.
- Memory crisis hasn't changed Valve's future plans for Steam Machine; focus remains on user experience.
- Valve opted against exclusive game for Steam Machine, prioritizing access to entire PC catalog instead.
- Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame are part of Valve's hardware ecosystem for gaming.