Valve's Steam Machine ships June 29 for $1,049, but you probably won't be able to buy one yet

Valve is launching the Steam Machine on June 29 for $1,049, utilizing a randomized purchase queue to ensure a fair buying experience. Simultaneously, Valve is encouraging users to build their own machines via SteamOS 3.8, which supports standard PC hardware. The company is also actively developing Nvidia support for this operating system. These dual strategies allow gamers to either purchase a ready-made device or construct a custom system using existing hardware components.