Steam Machine Price UK Buyers Pay, Compared With Other Countries
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Steam Machine price UK: the short answer
The Steam Machine costs £879 to £1,208 in the UK, depending on storage and whether the Steam Controller is included. Valve says its prices include VAT where applicable (October 2026).
Valve sells it through a reservation queue and waitlist, not normal checkout. For the UK price, read on; for other countries or availability, jump to the country prices and shipping sections; to get in line, go to the queue section.
The Steam Machine specs, upgrades and limits guide covers the hardware.
ℹ️ Risk Note: A Steam Machine costs over £800, and Valve says its reservation system is meant to limit resellers. Buy only through Valve (or KOMODO in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong), keep your order confirmation, and ask Steam Support before paying anyone for a reservation. This is general information, not financial or legal advice.
How much is the Steam Machine in the UK?
The 512GB model costs £879 and the 2TB bundle with the Steam Controller costs £1,208 (October 2026).
UK price by model (VAT included)
| Model | UK price | Controller | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512GB | £879 | No | Entry model |
| 512GB + Steam Controller | £938 | Yes | £59 more than 512GB alone |
| 2TB | £1,149 | No | £270 more than 512GB; two extra faceplates |
| 2TB + Steam Controller | £1,208 | Yes | £59 more than 2TB alone; two extra faceplates |
What the 2TB models add
The 2TB model costs £270 more than the 512GB model, about 31% more, and both 2TB options include red fabric and solid walnut faceplates.
What the controller bundle adds
Adding the Steam Controller raises either model by £59. Section 6 compares that with the controller’s standalone price.
Steam Machine price by country
Valve prices the Steam Machine in six currencies, and the 512GB model starts at $1,049 in the US, €1,039 in the EU and A$1,609 in Australia.
US, Canada, EU, UK, Australia and Poland prices
| Region | 512GB | 512GB + controller | 2TB | 2TB + controller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | $1,049 | $1,128 | $1,349 | $1,428 |
| Canada | C$1,509 | C$1,628 | C$1,919 | C$2,038 |
| EU | €1,039 | €1,108 | €1,359 | €1,428 |
| UK | £879 | £938 | £1,149 | £1,208 |
| Australia | A$1,609 | A$1,728 | A$2,109 | A$2,228 |
| Poland | zł4,389 | zł4,698 | zł5,739 | zł6,048 |
How big the bundle and 2TB premiums are
The controller bundle adds the same amount to both storage models in each currency, and the 2TB upgrade adds between 27% and 31%.
| Region | Bundle adds | 2TB adds |
|---|---|---|
| US | $79 | $300 (28.6%) |
| Canada | C$119 | C$410 (27.2%) |
| EU | €69 | €320 (30.8%) |
| UK | £59 | £270 (30.7%) |
| Australia | A$119 | A$500 (31.1%) |
| Poland | zł309 | zł1,350 (30.8%) |
Source: arithmetic on Valve’s list prices above.
Why we don’t convert currencies
We show each price in Valve’s own currency, because local prices follow Valve’s regional pricing and tax treatment, and a converted figure would suggest precision the sources don’t support.
Where can you buy the Steam Machine?
Valve sells the Steam Machine in North America, the UK, the EU and Australia, and sends buyers in three Asian markets to KOMODO, its distributor.
Countries Valve ships to directly
| Region | How you buy | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| North America (US, Canada) | Valve, North America list | Its own reservation queue |
| UK | Valve, UK/EU list | Shared with the EU |
| EU | Valve, UK/EU list | Priced in euros; Poland in zloty |
| Australia | Valve, Australia list | Its own reservation queue |
| Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong | KOMODO | Valve’s official distributor |
| South Korea | Not shipping | Valve says it won’t ship there |
Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong via KOMODO
Valve directs buyers in those three markets to KOMODO, its official distributor, rather than selling to them directly.
South Korea and other countries without direct sales
Valve says the Steam Machine will not ship in South Korea, and its launch post lists no other countries, so check before assuming yours is covered. Valve’s Limited Drop Program terms set out the program’s rules.
🧩 Compatibility Check: Check your country before you rely on any price. Open Valve’s Steam Machine page while signed in and see what it offers your region. Local prices for non-euro EU countries other than Poland aren’t in this article.
Can you still buy a Steam Machine in the UK?
Not through normal checkout: Valve sells through a reservation queue and a waitlist.
Reservation queue vs waitlist in brief
Signups closed on 25 June 2026 and Valve randomized them once, so signup time didn’t set your place. Reservation holders get purchase emails in order, and Valve says no one on the waitlist jumps ahead. The UK and EU share one list per model; how the reservation queue and waitlist work explains each email.
The 72-hour purchase window
Each purchase email gives you 72 hours to buy before the offer passes to the next person. Valve’s reservation and waitlist update says reservation holders should have the option to buy by the end of 2026, an option rather than a delivery date. It doesn’t say whether new waitlist signups are open, so check your Steam account and Valve’s emails.
Steam Machine bundle and 2TB premiums by country
The controller bundle adds £59 in the UK, which is less than the controller costs on its own.
Controller bundle vs buying the controller separately
Valve’s standalone Steam Controller launched on 4 May 2026, and Engadget and GamingOnLinux reported its launch prices, including £85 in the UK. Subtracting the bundle premium from that price gives the saving.
| Region | Controller alone | Bundle adds | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $99 | $79 | $20 |
| Canada | C$149 | C$119 | C$30 |
| EU | €99 | €69 | €30 |
| UK | £85 | £59 | £26 |
| Australia | A$149 | A$119 | A$30 |
| Poland | zł419 | zł309 | zł110 |
Source: Valve’s list prices; standalone controller prices as reported at launch (May 2026) by Engadget and GamingOnLinux; savings are arithmetic.
The 2TB premium in each currency
The 2TB upgrade adds 27% to 31% depending on currency (see section 3), and choosing between 512GB and 2TB covers whether you need it.
Why Valve says prices are higher than planned
Valve says its original price goal is “no longer viable” and that the prices reflect components it secured over the previous six months.
Buying a Steam Machine safely in the UK
Valve describes its reservation system as a way to limit resellers, so any offer from outside Valve deserves a second look.
Buy only through Valve or KOMODO
Valve sells directly in its listed regions and through KOMODO in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
⚠️ Watch Out: Paying a third party for a reservation could cost you the full price with nothing to show for it. Before paying anyone, ask Steam Support whether the offer is legitimate.
Keep your order record for warranty
Keep your Valve order confirmation. Valve publishes a hardware warranty page; read it before you buy, and contact Steam Support with warranty questions.
Steam Machine price UK: common questions
1. How much is the Steam Machine in the UK?
The Steam Machine price UK buyers see runs from £879 for 512GB to £1,208 for 2TB with the Steam Controller, as of October 2026.
2. Does the UK Steam Machine price include VAT?
Valve says the Steam Machine price UK buyers pay is inclusive of VAT where applicable, covering the full £879 to £1,208 range.
3. Is the Steam Machine available in the UK?
Yes, Valve sells the Steam Machine in the UK through a shared UK and EU reservation queue and waitlist rather than normal checkout.
4. Can I still join the Steam Machine waitlist?
Valve’s 28 July update doesn’t say whether new waitlist signups are still open, so check your Steam account and Valve’s emails.
5. How does the Steam Machine reservation queue work?
Valve randomized signups once on 25 June, emails reservation holders in order, and says no one on the waitlist jumps ahead of them.
6. How long do I have to buy once Valve emails me?
Each purchase email gives you 72 hours to buy the Steam Machine before Valve offers your unit to the next person in line.
7. Is the Steam Controller bundle cheaper than buying separately?
Yes in the UK: the bundle adds £59 to either model, while the Steam Controller alone was £85 at launch, a £26 saving.
8. What extra does the 2TB Steam Machine include?
Both 2TB options include two extra faceplates, red fabric and solid walnut, and the 2TB model alone costs £270 more than the 512GB.
9. Can I buy a Steam Machine outside the covered countries?
Valve doesn’t list other countries and says it won’t ship to South Korea, so check Valve’s Steam Machine page before trusting any seller.
10. Where should I buy a Steam Machine safely?
Buy only through Valve, or KOMODO in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and contact Steam Support before paying anyone for a reservation.
Steam Machine price UK: what to do next
The UK price runs from £879 to £1,208, inclusive of VAT where applicable, and Valve still sells through a reservation queue and waitlist. Check your own place in your Steam account and Valve’s emails, buy only through Valve, and see whether a Steam Machine price drop is coming if you are deciding whether to wait.
Prices come from Valve’s announcement, checked 14 October 2026; we did not test the hardware. The Steam Machine specs, upgrades and limits guide covers the rest.
