Valve opens Steam Machine reservations — details $1,049 starting price, randomized queue to stop scalpers, and limited inventory
Tom's Hardware
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The story
In a blog post, Valve explained its new randomized reservation systems, new tactics to stop scalpers, and why it has limited inventory.
How other outlets covered this
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- The VergeSteam hardware shipper breach leaks customer data, including names and addresses25 days ago
- Tom's Hardware Valve says that Steam Machine reservations won't be fulfilled until ‘the end of this year’ — company also releases CAD files for the PC console’s external shell under Creative Commons about 1 month ago
- Google NewsScalpers Are Already Flipping Steam Machine Reservations On eBay For $2,700–$2,900, Roughly Double Valve’s Price - Wccftech2 months ago
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- Scalpers List Steam Machine Reservations at $1,700+ - TechPowerUpGoogle News
- Steam Machine reservations are already selling on eBay for up to $2,900 - VideoCardz.comGoogle News
- Scalpers Are Already Flipping Steam Machine Reservations On eBay For $2,700–$2,900, Roughly Double Valve’s Price - WccftechGoogle News
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