… As similar as the PS5 and Steam Machine might sound, they’re fundamentally different gaming devices, depending on how you use them. A PS5 is the smarter investment if you’re just trying to run games reliably well, but the Steam Machine offers a lot of extra utility. …
… The Steam Machine uses Linux, an open-source operating system. It can be a little complicated to learn if you’re not used to it, but once you do, you’ll just be able to use your Steam Machine like a computer. …
… "The Steam Machine, on the other hand, is just a Linux PC that launches in Steam Big Picture mode, so the possibilities are basically endless." But what really matters for a device like this is performance. …
… As a console, it’s incredible that the Steam Machine comes with a Linux operating system that you can control in desktop mode with a mouse and keyboard. Having the flexibility to mod games or download emulators straight to the Steam Machine is third-eye-opening if you’re coming off a PS5. …