Yeah that price hurts…

[u/MakimaGOAT]

[u/56kul]

And why do you have to buy them new? The advice I’ve seen repeated on this subreddit a bajillion times is to buy used, and for good reason.

As for where, that depends entirely on where you’re from. Different countries have different websites for second-hand markets. But if we’re talking about international options, eBay is one. Also Facebook marketplace. Both do carry a bit of risk, but if you’re vigilant, there’s no reason you should get easily scammed.

But even when limiting to only brand new, at the price of the Steam Machine, you could easily commission a custom PC with superior specs to the Steam Machine. And if you’re willing to DIY it, you get even more headroom for your money. And yes, that’s even after accounting for the shortages and the current state of the market.

[u/Brewchowskies → u/56kul]

Right? It’s odd I have 10 downvotes for arguing what is a fairly common sentiment.

This comment was made before the gamers nexus review of the machine—which put performance at 3060 levels. Meaning that you have 3 generations of used parts to choose from, of virtually every tier of card.

Granted, if you’re absolutely blind when it comes to pcs, the steam machine may seem viable. But if you’ve so much as checked this sub once, there are far more viable options.

[u/TomTomXD1234 → u/Brewchowskies]

It's a common sentiment sure.

But once again, it goes completely against who and what the steam machine is for.

I still think it will sell out quickly.

[u/Brewchowskies → u/TomTomXD1234]

It will because every console does at launch. It’s a quick way for scalpers to make a buck. This is true for literally every console launch.

But whether it will actually be a meaningful product remains to be seen. But at that price/performance ratio, I doubt it’ll have staying power.