@chikorita157@sakurajima.moe I don’t think it ends up being cancelled though. SteamOS and machines have never necessarily about profit in their own right, but as an existential hedge. And the hedge is looking more important, not less. On one hand, Microsoft is furthering their enterprise + subscription models. They’re seeking rents, not growth in the PC market. They’re not a reliable partner. And if a company like valve is struggling for parts, the situation is far worse for PC gamers. I think we’ll see more shops drop out of the consumer parts market. I don’t think Valve will sell them as a loss leader, but they do have a massive incentive to try to both ensure that some kind of PC hardware is easily available, and keep said PC as affordable as possible. I agree that it’s going to be more than people think though. People are delusional for thinking that Valve would sell it at a loss.