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Valve has released official Windows drivers for its new living-room console, but there's a catch: installing Windows means erasing SteamOS entirely, with no dual-boot option yet.
Two early buyers have reported permanent GPU failures on Valve's $1,049–$1,428 console — and the soldered graphics chip means warranty replacement is the only fix.
Valve's lottery system blocked bots but not determined resellers — at least one confirmed $2,800 sale hit eBay within hours of launch invites going out.
Valve's gaming OS is now installable on any Windows PC with an AMD GPU, offering a Steam Deck-like experience without buying a $1,049 console.
Valve's new gaming console/mini-PC launches June 30, with preorder lottery opening June 25 — but the price tag is far higher than originally planned.
Valve has narrowed the release window to before the end of summer, with four configurations expected — all likely priced above $1,000.
A backend discovery on May 29 follows the same pattern Valve used before revealing Steam Controller 2 pricing — and Summer Game Fest on June 5 could be the stage.
