What do you think of Steam Machines?

Do you like what they have showed us on the Steam store or not and why? I personally think that this is not a bad idea but the execution is horrible. I’ve expected something like top 5 Steam machines to be released, ranging from mid to high-end PCs inside, instead we get  over 15 machines – really, really overpriced looking at their hardware specs, closed in nice boxes.

I understand this is for casual consumers but casual consumers have no idea which one to chose, it would be easier for them to pick a lets say “Medium Steam Machine”, “Ultra Steam Machine” etc. than this. Even a pretty decent notebook running Windows is easier to explain to an average consumer.

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Right now they are ranging from $500 to $5000 which is a really fucked up price, most of those costing over $1000 on the Steam store can be bought for less than $700, even if you’re counting in the custom made, nice looking, small case. Now Steam Controller on the other hand, along with Steam Link and SteamVR might be really cool.

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2 responses to “What do you think of Steam Machines?”

  1. Lex Tertia Avatar
    Lex Tertia

    Thanks to weak € and if your county asks for more than 8,5% VAT 1€ = $1 conversion would make it cheaper in €.

  2. Alenonimo Avatar
    Alenonimo

    These machines are too expensive. Maybe I’ll just buy a Steam Link instead. Looks cheap enough and my current PC is pretty good already. If that thing is gigabit ethernet then the streaming will be a cinch.

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