TECH NEWS – One month after releasing the “GabeCube,” Valve believes the device is selling well.

Many were surprised when Valve announced that the new Steam Machine would cost more than $1,000. The 512 GB version, which included a controller, was priced at $1,128, causing many to question whether gamers would pay that much for it. However, just one month after its launch, Valve believes the compact gaming console has proven to be a success.

According to Jason Schreier, a Bloomberg editor, the company is satisfied with the results, having sold all available units to customers on the waiting list. In his video, Schreier reflected on Valve’s long journey to bring the Steam Machine to market. He explained that Valve measures success differently than companies like Sony and Microsoft. Instead of trying to emulate the console sales results of the PlayStation or Xbox, Valve’s goal has always been to strengthen the PC gaming ecosystem and expand SteamOS to various types of hardware.

Schreier believes the Steam Machine is a success because Valve isn’t trying to manufacture hardware that sells in the millions and competes with the PlayStation and Xbox. According to Schreier, none of the factors contributing to the high price deterred buyers from purchasing the device. Every Steam Machine offered to those on the waiting list was sold, regardless of whether it included a Steam Controller.

According to Schreier, the project is the result of work that began in 2012 when Valve expressed concerns about the future of Windows. At that time, Valve began working on projects such as SteamOS, a Linux-based alternative. However, these early initiatives did not become as popular as Valve had hoped. Valve later backed away from its promise to run games at 4K/60 FPS, but the company still sold enough Steam Machines to be considered successful.

Whether the Steam Machine will build on its early success remains to be seen, especially since hardware prices often rise over time.

Source: MP1st