Steam Machine Launches Today (opens in new tab)

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GL265d ago· 2 in thread

This seems very expensive for what a PC can do :(. A PC can be fully customizable with price ranges that are lower than the steam machine. The "hardcore console gamers" live on PS, and Xbox, and for "casual gamers", a Nintendo Switch would provide much better bang for you buck.

bigyabai5d ago

You can install a SteamOS-style console experience on any old PC, including handhelds or mini-pcs with integrated graphics. Bazzite is a great choice for that, even my RX560 handles it without issue.

> a Nintendo Switch would provide much better bang for you buck.

A secondhand Steam Deck would also be better value, but this isn't a value-focused product. The Steam Machine is Valve's second stab at the premium couch-based PC gamer market, this time with Proton and a bigger focus on controller usability for ordinary PC games.

panikal5d ago

Find me a PC in this form factor that is as well tested and supported as the steam boxes are, with the specs they are claiming to have, at this price. Its a little above the curve but a little is not a lot, and you get a fully supported Linux box at that price.

.....and if you think this is expensive just wait until the PS6 and new Xbox are released.

everdrive5d ago· 1 in thread

The prices I think a lot of us expected. I know Valve is being pressured by the market, but I can't imagine buying one for this price, even if I'm really excited for the Steam Machine. That said, the Steam Deck is now so expensive I don't think I can justify replacing mine when it breaks.

BadBadJellyBean5d ago

At least it's repairable so unless you break the motherboard you can probably fix it.

no_news_isOP5d ago

No need to rush:

> In an effort to improve the purchase experience and limit resellers, we're implementing a reservation system.

> Starting right now, you can sign up for the Steam Machine model/bundle you're interested in.

> If you're busy now, no problem: You can sign up anytime before Thursday June 25th at 10 a.m. Pacific.

> At that time, we will close signups and do a one-time randomization to determine the reservation and waitlist order.

Ekaros5d ago

Component pricing is bad. As even Valve can't get half of the hardware while other half is semi-custom...

And this likely goes on until AI really dies or stabilises...

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hari11235d ago

Steam Deck is probably better value

ALLTaken5d ago

This is a better link: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steammachine

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