I never thought I'd say this, but the Steam Machine might be done for before it even arrives — but one choice from Valve can save it from the RAM crisis

The RAM crisis is a thorn in the side of many PC hardware manufacturers and companies, actively causing disruptions to launch schedules, pricing plans, and availability. Unfortunately, Valve knows that tale all too well, and the memory shortages and price hikes couldn't have come at a worse time for the corporation.

Valve initially slated its Steam Machine console-like PC for an early-2026 launch, but the ongoing memory crisis has forced it to delay a specific release date and pricing announcement.

The RAM crisis (or what I like to call, the RAMpocalypse) and storage shortages have both led to the Steam Deck OLED's drop in supply, as Valve announced the handheld console's stock is delayed indefinitely.