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Valve's Steam Machine costs $1,049 and no, they won't help you pay for itTech

Valve's Steam Machine costs $1,049 and no, they won't help you pay for it

Valve has priced the Steam Machine starting at $1,049, and no, they're not subsidizing it like console makers do. Here's why that makes sense - and why it's still a tough sell.

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Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses are real and you can pre-order them now - yes, with 240HzTech

Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses are real and you can pre-order them now - yes, with 240Hz

The Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses impressed at CES 2026 with a wild 240Hz refresh rate, and they're now open for pre-orders - targeting gamers who clearly have not suffered enough.

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Sony is dropping a fight stick and a gaming monitor in August and yes, your wallet should be scaredTech

Sony is dropping a fight stick and a gaming monitor in August and yes, your wallet should be scared

Sony is launching its FlexStrike fight stick on August 6th for $199.99 - the same day as Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls - alongside a new 27-inch gaming monitor. Preorders open June 12th, and your bank account is already nervous.

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NZXT to pay $3.45 million after its PC rental program turned out to be kind of a scamTech

NZXT to pay $3.45 million after its PC rental program turned out to be kind of a scam

NZXT and partner Fragile have agreed to a $3.45 million settlement after their Flex PC rental program allegedly failed to make clear to over 19,000 customers that it wasn't a rent-to-own deal.

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