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Games & Commerce
Valve Steam Machine sells out in Japan; preorder rights resold in U.S. and cheap copies appear in China
Valve\'s gaming PC, the Steam Machine, sells out shortly after its release in Japan, while resale of purchase reservation rights at a premium has emerged in the United States. At the same time, low-priced products with a similar design have appeared in China. With official supply failing to keep pace with demand, reservation-right trading and sales of unofficial alternatives are spreading. Questions have also been raised over the specifications and reliability of the Chinese products, along with import and security risks.
Industry
When will memory prices fall? Industry on alert as Q3 gains seen at up to 50 percent
Memory prices could rise sharply in the second half of 2026, with one analyst forecasting a 40 to 50 percent quarter-on-quarter jump in the third quarter and a further 30 to 40 percent rise in the fourth. The outlook cites cloud companies securing a large share of output and seeking sizable advance payments. Other forecasts are lower. Signs of stress are also emerging in older DDR2 and DDR3 markets, and firms warn costs could hit PC and laptop prices.
Games & Commerce
Valve confirms summer 2026 launch for Steam Machine and Steam Frame, prices still unknown
Valve will launch its delayed Steam Machine game hardware and standalone VR headset Steam Frame in summer 2026, without disclosing an exact date or pricing. The company confirmed the window in a blog post about a developer verification programme, according to The Verge. Valve has already begun selling the Steam Controller. It is also revamping the Steam Store and introducing separate verification labels for the two devices to help assess game compatibility and performance.
