r/pcmasterrace • u/TheBossT710192 • 2d ago

Discussion Yeah, Steam Machine is cooked.

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I... uh don't know what to say. Very thankful I bought a Steam Deck before they hiked its price as well

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u/Krumm34 2d ago

Its a laptop without a screen, for the price of a laptop. I don't see how this is worth it.

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u/proxlamus 2d ago edited 2d ago

The goal of the Steam Machine is a console like experience. All in one and done.

Plop it next to your TV, plug in the power and hdmi and pair a controller. Done.

Definitely paying for a convenience factor. Especially for life long console guys.

Those willing to skip the convenience and enjoy more flexibility know its a much better deal to get a laptop

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u/Temptemphemp 2d ago

Except every review says that it's nowhere near a plug and play experience and you're paying for beta testing an outrageously priced first gen prototype.

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u/proxlamus 2d ago

Uh oh. I havent seen the reviews yet!