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I've also read speculation that selling it at a loss could contribute to antitrust lawsuits against them. Basically if they sell gaming PCs below cost, and the gaming PCs incentivize Steam use over other platforms, there would be an argument that Valve was using their 30% sales cut to sell hardware others can't compete against, to further cement their monopoly. This would be partially countered by the open nature of the device, but not fully since it would still "steer" common users towards steam over other platforms.
This isn't an issue for console makers because there are multiple competing consoles with valid market share.
Are antitrust laws enforced anymore? (At least in the US)
I know some massive merged conglomerates who would be prime targets if so.
I bet they would be (against Valve) if a competitor donated to Republicans. I mean, they're keeping a finished bridge they paid $0 for closed because the owner of a competing, tolled bridge donated to them. Of course they'll open an investigation into a smallish leftish leaning company if a large donor asked them to.
Fair, those that have principles are the enemy of fascism and we are in the "rules for thee, not for me" era of "justice"