Steam Machine reviews criticize high prices and underwhelming performance
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Giovanni Colantonio
Summary
Valve's Steam Machine gaming PCs have received their first round of reviews, with critics expressing disappointment over the high price-to-performance ratio. The Steam Machines, designed to run SteamOS and bring PC gaming to the living room, are seen as underpowered compared to similarly priced traditional PCs and even some consoles. Reviewers note that while the concept is interesting, the hardware offerings from various manufacturers fail to deliver compelling value, making it hard to recommend over building a custom PC or buying a console.
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· 5 pulledThe Steam Machines we've tested so far are simply too expensive for what they offer.
Valve's vision of a console-like PC experience is admirable, but the execution falls short at these price points.
For the same money, you could build a much more powerful PC or buy a console that plays many of the same games.
The Steam Controller is innovative, but it doesn't save the overall package from being a tough sell.
It's hard to recommend a Steam Machine to anyone but the most dedicated Valve fans.
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