Valve Has a Plan to Stop Scalpers From Botting the Steam Machine

Valve, suddenly remembering that scalpers exist, now has a plan to help you get a Steam Machine since you likely missed out on the Steam Controller. Even if Valve’s PC/console hybrid costs a ton, it will likely be cheaper to get it directly than from an exorbitant eBay listing. Redditors first spotted SteamTracking code on Steam’s website hinting that there may be four separate versions of the Steam Machine. These likely refer to the two storage configurations listed on Steam—512GB and 2TB SSD options. With four options in total, buyers may be able to purchase a Steam Machine with or without a Steam Controller. The code scrapers also found mention of two Steam Frame VR headset models. That likely refers to the 256GB and 1TB storage options. Both systems support expanded storage through microSD cards, so there are options if you suddenly realize a quarter- or half-terabyte SSD isn’t nearly enough for modern gaming. The original Reddit thread also noted that the code likely relates to a reservation system for the controller. This will likely be akin to the Steam Controller’s recently instituted reservation system. You’ll need an active Steam account to get in line to buy Valve’s new