KraidenThe Steam Machine is actually a great prospect — we're just looking at it wrong
So I read this article and a lot of people are saying it’s likely to be priced out of competitiveness in the console space due to the parts shortages.
I understand why they couldn’t sell it at a loss. It’s a general purpose computing device, and it would be too easy for a call centre somewhere to buy 100 of them, which would lead to 0 game sales for Valve…
But why couldn’t they release it at the stupid $900 price point, but then offer a $100 - $200 Steam voucher along with it? It sidesteps the call centre issue because the hardware is still full price, but they recoup (some) of their costs for those that ACTUALLY want is as a games console
thingsiplayBut why couldn’t they release it at the stupid $900 price point, but then offer a $100 - $200 Steam voucher along with it?
I didn’t think about this; actually a good idea to “force” people into buying Steam and getting into the eco system. Really good point.
Edit: I just read another reply with a really good point. They could just sell the vouchers, even with a slight discount. So a really good point is beaten by another really good point. :D