Steam Machine Prices Surge on eBay Despite Valve Safeguards
TL;DR
Even with Valve’s randomized pre-order lottery and account requirements, Steam Machines are already being scalped on eBay: the 512GB version is commonly listed around $1,500 and some listings reach $3,200, while the 2TB unit can fetch $2,500 and up. Shipments have begun, but demand and inflated prices persist as component costs rise and buyers worry about matching the pre-order with a Steam account.
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