"It isn't stupid to not sell things at a loss, just peculiar in this case."

Valve has provided the strongest indication yet that the Steam Machine price will be set with similar performance PCs in mind ...
Dexerto

Linus Tech Tips “disappointed” Steam Machine won’t be priced like a console

YouTube star LinusTechTips has revealed that Valve wasn’t overly impressed with his suggestion of a $500 price tag for the ...
Dexerto

Valve confirms Steam Machine will be priced like a PC but will make it a “good deal”

Valve says Steam Machine will be priced “like a PC” as it targets a “good deal” for buyers as fans continue to speculate how ...
Gamereactor

Don't expect the Steam Machine to be $500, as Valve is pricing it with the "current PC market"

If you were to build a PC with similar performance, you'd pay around the same price as a Steam Machine, according to the latest statements.
Gameranx

The Steam Machine Won’t Be As Cheap As Some Had Hoped

The Steam Machine has been a hot topic lately. However, one aspect that remains a mystery for now is just how much the ...

Valve engineer confirms the Steam Machine won't be subsidized – here's why I'm fearing the worst for the price

A Valve engineer has confirmed that the Steam Machine won't have its pricing subsidized, console-style, pouring cold water on ...
Video Games Chronicle

Steam Machine ‘will be priced like a PC, not like a console’

They did offer me one hint, though: they said that while they expect it to be very competitively priced with a PC, it will be ...