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Ars Technica
Ars Technica
· 7 months, 2 weeks ago • Andrew Cunningham

Steam Machine and Steam Frame delays are the latest product of the RAM crisis

Briefing

Valve's announcement regarding the delays of the Steam Machine and Steam Frame underscores the significant impact of the RAM crisis on the gaming hardware market. As memory prices continue to soar, developers are left in limbo regarding the availability and cost of essential tools for game development.

For graphics programmers and designers, the uncertainty surrounding these devices is particularly concerning. Valve has indicated that they still aim to launch these products in the first half of the year, but without concrete pricing or dates, developers must navigate their projects with caution. This situation reflects broader challenges in the industry, as the demand for memory from the AI sector continues to strain resources.

“We still have work to do to land on concrete pricing and launch dates.”

— Valve · Reflecting on the uncertainty in product availability.
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At a glance
what
Delays in the launch of Steam Machine and Steam Frame
who
Valve Corporation
when
Expected launch in the first half of the year, no specific dates
impact
Uncertainty in hardware availability and pricing affects developers
Signal Concerning

Rising hardware costs and delays hinder development progress.

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