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What are reviewers saying about the Steam Machine?

“Valve's beautifully tiny console-like PC is finally here," says Digital Foundry. "And from a form factor perspective, it's kind of irresistible. Imagine a taller Nintendo Gamecube, and you have some idea of how tiny this thing is.” Another thing reviewers like is SteamOS itself, which I’ve praised on the Steam Deck. Digital Foundry says that SteamOS is “fantastic,” and IGN notes that the Steam Machine boots straight into big picture mode while still letting you drop into the Linux desktop mode for other tasks, if needed. Basically, you get the same basic UI experience as on the Steam Deck, wh

Steam Machine reviews are here: 'Even Valve is disappointed'

Is it worth it to find an old PS5?

There are roadblocks that make the exploit impractical for many users. The system needs firmware version 4.50, released late in 2021, or older, for this approach to work. Digital Foundry was also unable to achieve a higher resolution than 1080p. Nevertheless, on Ubuntu, the site could take advantage of the PS5’s GPU and CPU with few restrictions. Geekbench 6 found that the boosted CPU mode on Sony’s hardware produced a multi-core score similar to the AMD Ryzen 5 3600. Meanwhile, with Linux on the PS5, the single-core score resembled the results of the Intel Core i7 7700.

Linux on PS5 benchmarked, with PlayStation games impressing on Steam Machine alternative

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Steam Machine Reviews Are Pretty Down On Valve's GameCube

…Digital Foundry How much is it? How powerful is it? Are you better off building your own PC? We’ve been hands-on with Steam Machine for just under a couple of…

Jun 22, 2026 · Ethan Gach