Valve Steam Machine Review: A $1,049 Plug-and-Play Living Room PC for Gamers Who Don't Want to Build Their Own Rig
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Jacqueline Thomas
Summary
Valve's Steam Machine is a $1,049 mini PC designed for living room gaming. While not positioned as a direct competitor to consoles like the PS5 or Xbox, it offers a plug-and-play experience that makes PC gaming accessible to those intimidated by building their own rig. The device works well with the Steam Controller and serves as an entry-level gaming PC, though its price point and slightly weaker performance compared to base consoles are notable considerations. The reviewer came away with a positive impression overall, praising its living room integration despite some issues.
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It is easily the best living room PC I've ever used, despite being a bit weaker than either of the base consoles
The Steam Machine is unlikely to win over the hearts and minds of PlayStation and Xbox faithfuls
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