Valve Explains Why It Doesn’t Subsidize Its Hardware Platforms

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By John GruberJul 1, 2026, 2:04 pm162 pts
Valve, in a statement to The Verge, explaining why it doesn’t sell its handheld Steam Deck or new Steam Machine gaming devices at a loss (gift link): While this might seem like an easy solution, it doesn’t align with our beliefs about how healthy ecosystems are built. If there’s anything we’re religious about…

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