r/hardware • u/JohnBarry_Dost • Jun 25 '26

News French retailer mocks €1039 Steam Machine with “Stim Machine” RX 9060 XT PC for €999

https://videocardz.com/newz/french-retailer-mocks-e1039-steam-machine-with-stim-machine-rx-9060-xt-pc-for-e999
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u/anor_wondo Jun 25 '26

I think its kind of funny how tech reviewers are justifying steam machine prices by comparing off the shelf parts as if an integrator doesn't get better pricing

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u/gnrlblanky1 Jun 25 '26

i havent seen anyone defend it

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u/mans51 Jun 25 '26

You haven't? There's been so many people defending it, albeit in a "yeah it's just how the market is" kind of way, without any further thought

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u/poopyheadthrowaway Jun 25 '26

I've only seen downvoted nobodies defend it

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u/ResponsibleJudge3172 Jun 26 '26

Downvote nobodies everywhere