Valve Steam Machine reservations resold for up to $3,200

Within days of Valve opening reservations for its Steam Machine gaming PC, successful applicants have begun selling their purchase slots on online marketplaces for prices that often double or triple the official retail cost. The company's new hardware, which officially launches on Tuesday, June 30, has a starting price of $1,049, but listings on platforms like eBay have appeared with asking prices ranging from approximately $1,700 to over $3,200.

The Steam Machine is available in several configurations, with the price rising to $1,428 for a 2TB model bundled with a Steam Controller. Resale listings, however, show significant markups. Examples include a 2TB model listed for $2,899.99 and a 512GB model without a controller listed for $1,800. Some listings have been marked as sold, indicating buyers are willing to pay the premium to secure a unit.

In an effort to manage limited launch supply and curb scalping, Valve implemented a randomized reservation queue instead of a traditional first-come, first-served pre-order system. The company also enforced several restrictions: reservations were limited to one per household, and applicants were required to have an existing Steam account...