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Steam Machine Isn't Being Sold At A Loss Like PlayStation, Xbox

Generally speaking, game consoles are sold at a loss. That loss can vary, but for the most part, a console becomes profitable when you take software and accessory sales into account, or later on in the generation, when you're shipping out multiple models.

Generally speaking, game consoles are sold at a loss. That loss can vary, but for the most part, a console becomes profitable when you take software and accessory sales into account, or later on in the generation, when you're shipping out multiple models.

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