Would you consider buying Valve's new Steam Machine for your living room setup?
Valve's Steam Machine Returns: 6x More Powerful Than Steam Deck
Valve has re-entered the home console market with the announcement of the Steam Machine, a powerful PC-console hybrid designed for living room gaming. Set to launch in early 2026, it runs the Linux-based SteamOS and boasts a custom AMD APU offering over six times the performance of the Steam Deck. This compact, console-style device supports 4K gaming and leverages Proton to run many Windows-based games, aiming to combine the power of PC gaming with the simplicity of a console. Valve’s first attempt at Steam Machines in 2015 fell short, but lessons from the Steam Deck appear to inform this refined approach. Gamers are now debating whether this device can successfully challenge Xbox and PlayStation, or if it will remain niche. The price is still unconfirmed but expected to be aligned with similarly specced PCs. As anticipation builds, this poll asks whether gamers would consider adding the Steam Machine to their setup.
Options
- Yes, definitely planning to get one
- Maybe, depends on the price
- No, I'm sticking with my current setup
- Not interested in console-style PCs