Valve faces continued Steam Machine delays amid the global RAM shortage, with the gaming giant yet to announce pricing for its upcoming hardware. Despite launching the Steam Controller separately, the company's hardware ambitions remain hampered by ongoing supply chain challenges. Valve executives Steve Cardinali and Lawrence Yang recently addressed these setbacks in a candid interview with PC Gamer, revealing the industry-wide impact of component shortages.

"We're bummed that this is the state of things," acknowledged Valve's Lawrence Yang, noting the industry-wide struggle with component shortages and price hikes. Despite these obstacles, Valve promises to deliver the Steam Machine at as competitive a price as possible given current market conditions. The company is working to overcome last-minute supply chain disruptions that have affected multiple hardware manufacturers globally.

Valve knew the Steam Controller might launch ahead of other hardware products, confirming they weren't prepared to release the Steam Machine without the controller first. The company maintains a flexible approach, stating they will "ship them when they're ready" rather than adhere to an artificial timeline. Steam Machine enthusiasts await concrete pricing and availability details as the company navigates these unprecedented supply chain challenges.