Valve’s new Steam Controller is finally here but it may be a "hard pass" for PC Game Pass fans
… Do I want to rely on workarounds for a $99 device? …
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Is there any cause for panic regarding the Steam Machine's CPU performance?
I highly doubt that the Steam Machine's leaked CPU benchmark scores are anything to be concerned about. The performance level could be felt in some edge cases where games are CPU-bound, but otherwise I expect the superior GPU to pull a ton of weight. This is especially true considering the Steam Machine is intended to be a living room device running on common TV resolutions and frame rates. Valve has confirmed that its Steam Machine is still "shipping this summer" despite supply chain issues and rising hardware prices. There's still no word on pricing. Join us on Reddit at r/WindowsCentral to
Steam Machine CPU benchmark results don't compare well to current handhelds we've tested, but I'm not worriedValve's Steam Machine is so expensive because its original cost is "no longer viable" amid memory shortages
… I hate to say it, but the Steam Machine just seems like an awesome device that came out at the worst time possible. …
Dbrand's Steam Machine Portal Companion Cube case has been taken down by Valve over licensing issues
As far as skins and cases for electronic devices go, I'd argue that few companies — if any — make products as unique and cool as Dbrand's. …
Steam Machine CPU benchmark results don't compare well to current handhelds we've tested, but I'm not worried
… Valve has confirmed that its Steam Machine is still "shipping this summer" despite supply chain issues and rising hardware prices. There's still no word on pricing. …
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wants to innovate to keep Project Helix's price down amid memory shortages
… Even the biggest players like Microsoft , Sony , and Valve have been affected greatly by the RAM crisis, with the cost of gaming consoles and devices like the Steam Deck having slowly but surely risen over time. …
Valve says its Steam Machine and Steam Frame are still coming this summer, but pricing remains a complete mystery
… Valve is still being rather coy about the pricing of both the Steam Machine and Steam Frame. …
Xbox Ally in 2026: The state of "Xbox Mode" on PC, AutoSR tested, and more
… Even with the collection of small issues, it's a great device overall. …
Steam Machine not for you? I found 5 great mini PCs starting at just $549 that can reliably game at 1080p
The Steam Machine is getting a fair amount of heat due to its $1,049 price, but no matter how you look at it, Valve's new device is a particularly powerful mini PC. …
Consoles are losing physical media as their biggest edge, and PC gaming keeps looking better
… Freedom to use the device as a regular PC. …
Steam gets an ARM native build for Kingdom Come II, while PC Game Pass players are left waiting
… Already available for traditional gaming PCs running x86-64 processors from AMD and Intel, the game has since received an ARM64 build via Steam that's compatible with Windows on ARM devices. …