Clever idea would be to give to option to sell it without RAM and SSD (as option, you can still buy the whole package).
They need an open platform to soar, who cares if RAM and SSD comes from second hand market? Steam is a store, they could even lead the second hand market for the (key) accessory components!
As a cheaper option? Maybe. But that’s means the SteamBox certified might not be true (8 gigs of ram instead of original 16).
Also, while it might have reparability I’m mind, the fact it has to be opened in the first day requires more design effort
Ooh, I’d assumed the RAM would be soldered/integrated with the SOC, but looking at the FAQ you’re completely right! That would be a neat option…
That’s not going to appeal to the console market they are targeting.
Valve is going to try and sell you an $850 6 year old outdated console so you stop blowing Microsoft and start blowing Valve 🤣
Even if that were the entire situation, it’s still extremely compelling.
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When did they do this before, to make it a classic Valve move?
I don’t remember any of their other products being affected by global supply chain issues before.
