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Valve demanded that Dbrand take down its Portal-themed Steam Machine Companion Cube and denied permission to license the product; in response, Dbrand is refunding all preorders and has removed the item, apologizing for building without Valve approval.
Dbrand opened preorders for its Steam Machine Companion Cube ahead of Valve’s price and release reveal, but the product listing has disappeared and a teaser video was made private, with Valve and Dbrand not replying to comment; Reddit noted the removal.
Rock Paper Shotgun reviews Dbrand's Companion Cube case for Valve's Steam Machine, noting it’s oversized and pricey yet impressively well-made, with clever materials and fit. The base case is $100 (ships in October) and a $130 deluxe option adds Aperture packaging and extra swag, offering solid airflow and build quality despite being an in-joke for Portal fans.
dbrand has opened pre-orders for the Portal-themed Steam Machine Companion Cube, a full enclosure (not the machine itself) priced at $129.95, with a cheaper $99.95 “Poverty Cube” shipping in October. The set includes a Steam Controller skin and themed packaging, and is designed to fit two height profiles with unobstructed airflow and a removable front panel. Valve’s Steam Machine release timing remains unconfirmed, but the accessories are expected to ship in tandem with the launch window.