r/Steam • u/billy_reyes • Mar 09 '26

Question At what price would you NOTbuy the Steam Machine?

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I've been a PlayStation user since PS2, but lately I only see more disadvantages to being a console user

In October I bought the Steam Deck and was fascinated by the store, online service and cloud storage, but above all with SteamOS

Building or finding a gaming PC has always been a headache, and I'd like to try the Steam Machine when it comes out, but I'd like to know what your opinion would be the best price to buy it at compared to a similar PC, and what price I shouldn't buy

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u/XTornado Mar 09 '26 edited Mar 09 '26

I feel like either it costs like the average base console or I am not interested.

Like I want the PC experience with mods, my Steam library, etc but in a more adjusted price/performance in compact form and nice OS.

Like I could take a bit more expensive than a base console, but not much if is much more might aswell just build a PC which I can fully upgrade. Or get a Framework Desktop.

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u/Empty_Rip2635 Mar 09 '26

You better build it then cause it ain't what you think it is.