The kind of person who purchases a system exclusively to play an unreleased game title, especially the latest in a series in over a decade and a half, is rarely

The kind of person who purchases a system exclusively to play an unreleased game title, especially the latest in a series in over a decade and a half, is rarely concerned about the economics of their decision, they just want the best. I've had friends with barely two pennies to run together buy new PCs, monitors, desks, and chairs on credit for little more than a slightly better play experience in anticipation of a release. I'd wager that's even more true for half-life, since its fans are likely older and more established than Steams typical "hardcore" gamer.