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New Steam update shows four Steam Machine models, though we still don't have a release date
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FubarberryThe four models are probably 2 storage sizes, with or without an included controller.
They have disclosed 2 storage sizes in their tech specs (512gb NVMe SSD vs 2tb), you’re probably right on the controller.
My only disappointment is the one USB-C port and 4 USB A ports. If it were me I’d trade a microsd slot and usb a3 for a usbc.
I think the micro SD is important for what they’re trying to do. I think you can store games on it and play it on the Deck or Machine, just by moving the card, IIRC.
I agree, it isn’t what I’d want, but the entire product isn’t what I want. It’s not really made for people who are willing to build a PC for themselves.
Assuming the price for this thing isn’t insane, I would still buy it and just never use the microSD port. That’s fine.
What I am a bit annoyed at is the lack of any good USB-C ports. USB 4 or thunderbolt are incredibly useful for fast drives and display support, and not having that sucks. I’d be buying this as an HTPC for gaming, so again, it’s not a deal breaker, just annoying.
In 2026 I don’t think users need 4 USB-A ports and one token USB-C port?
I wonder if that usb c could run an external gpu
BjörnSo that’s how I can get a controller!
I’m sorry, we’re out of stock! But you can get the Steam Frame Combo Orange Pack which includes both the Steam Machine AND a Steam Controller.
Oopsie, we’re out of stock of that too!
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Two Steam fanboys downvoted you.
Well, I don’t care. I freaking love Steam, I was able to switch to Linux 2 years ago thanks to them!. If someone can’t take a joke, let them be. I’m the biggest GabeN fan there is. But I fear for his death. It fills me with uncertainty. Hopefully things don’t change and also GOG learns of Valve’s way. Imagine GOG officially supporting OpenGamePad UI and contributing to Proton. Dreaming is free!
I’m not a fan of people thinking Gabe does everything, from haters and lovers alike (though, based on what I’ll say, there’s maybe more reason to hate Gabe for getting the credit). We need more appreciation for the current Valve team, especially the engineers who made Steam Deck and all the Steam features happen.
If Gabe dies, whoever gets the reins (kid or close friend) literally just has to do nothing, and the team just has to keep getting younger likeminded folk onboard.
This isn’t a Nintendo situation where most higher ups are greedy bastards and Satoru Iwata had to hold all of them off.
Yeah, I’m not worried about the actual work. I’m worried about company culture. Example: If the new owner of the 51% decides to go public, we are all royally fucked.
Or maybe lower RAM models to try and have entry level machines that are at least tolerably priced since AI distorted the RAM market?
HarkMahlbergI don’t see any mention of how much RAM these units will have, just their storage capacity. So I wonder if the two lowest priced SKU’s have no RAM in them at all and they expect you to add in like SODIMM’s.
rotopenguinThe early reporting on it was “every system is 16GB”. The memory is replaceable, but you have to do an excessive amount of surgery to get at it, including removing the heatsink.
I don’t see any reason for Valve to ship a “it doesn’t work out of the box” sku.
Die4EverYeah no way Valve sells a non-functional device, defeats the entire purpose of the product
jordanlundThey could do a base model where you supply your own RAM and storage…
It’s not really a console at that point. The biggest upside to selling a fully complete out of the box experience is you’ve set the floor. Much like how the steam deck set the floor for handheld performance. People have one point of comparison, how does it compare to the steam machine. Not how does it compare to a steam machine.
mrmaplebarI think you’re probably right, but I also think selling the Machine without the Controller is an odd choice, given Valve’s bigger vision of it being a living room console.
With that said, they’ve already sold many of us a controller, so… It’s kind of a mess.
I mean not everyone might want a controller either. If they’re fine with an Xbox controller (which would work just fine) why force them to buy another controller?
This. The Steam controller will be the best one, but it’s not everyone’s favorite, and one of the cool things about steamOS is you can use a controller you already have and love. I imagine there are plenty of people who would prefer saving money by buying one without a controller packaged in.
woelkchenI also think selling the Machine without the Controller is an odd choice, given Valve’s bigger vision of it being a living room console.
People who already have four Xbox controllers probably are fine with the option not to pay for additional controllers.
For some, yes. For others it’s exactly what we want. I plan to buy the steam machine to use as a small form factor desktop pc
Seems like they’re getting ready to launch soon
Will be curious when the Frame launches (I have a Steam Deck and a Desktop, so im more interested in that) - I would have figured it would have launched first given the architecture
It could be a software issue since the FEX translator is quite new and SteamVR had been undercooked on Linux for a while.
The 4 models could as well be:
-512gb storage
-2tb storage
-unit without storage but with ram
-unit without ram but with storage
So people who do have some sodimm ddr5 or storage spare, could buy these. Would make perfect sense during this memory shortage.
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As noted in the article, two storage options and with or without a steam controller is the most likely reason for ffour.conaistent with steam deck having two options for memory but doubled for optional controller.
I bet they wanted to launch with a $999/$1099 set, but they’re gonna be forced into a $1,199/$1,399 set because of the shortages.
Edit: I still have no doubt that the launch will be the stuff of legends
(if I didn’t desperately need a new phone, I might consider buying one)
I feel like that pricing might be optimistic. They are obviously putting off release because component costs mean they’ll have to go with a pricetag that makes the product DOA. They’re in a shitty position, really.