"The six-inch tall box has a sleek, lowkey design that the PlayStation 5's Seto-Kaiba-ass popped collar could learn from, and its controller has traditional analog sticks on top of the signature trackpad that made the original's controller an oddity. It also doubles as a full-blown PC you can install non-gaming apps on. If Valve makes it a reasonable price, I could see it popping off, especially with the libraries of many consoles being nearly indistinguishable from that of the PC these days."
"When the new Steam Machine launches, Valve's digital storefront will be adding a new indicator for games that perform optimally on the device, similar to the Steam Deck verification games go through now. IGN says that the Steam Machine is about as powerful as a last-generation PC, which means some modern games may have some performance struggles, but their experience with the device was an overall positive one."
Valve plans a new Steam Machine for roughly 2026. The cube-like computer measures about six inches tall and delivers roughly six times the Steam Deck's power. The device targets 4K gameplay using FSR upscaling but may struggle with some modern titles. The design is compact and understated, with a controller that combines traditional analog sticks and the original Steam controller's trackpads. The unit functions as a full PC capable of installing non-gaming apps. Steam will add a storefront indicator for games optimized for the hardware. Final pricing and exact release timing remain undisclosed.
Read at Kotaku
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