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Valve opens Steam Machine exterior to makers, sparking GabeCube skin chatter
technology27 days ago

Valve opens Steam Machine exterior to makers, sparking GabeCube skin chatter

Valve released the CAD files for the Steam Machine's exterior under a Creative Commons non-commercial license, enabling sharing and adaptation but prohibiting commercial use; the files are meant to help users create custom fronts, with Valve cautioning that any damage won’t be covered by warranty and that professional work is advised. The move has generated talk of DIY skins like a GabeCube, though no concrete designs have surfaced yet.

via Eurogamer.net|
#cad-files#creative-commons#customization
Steam Machine reportedly selling 12k–15k units weekly despite steep price
technology1 month ago

Steam Machine reportedly selling 12k–15k units weekly despite steep price

Boiling Steam estimates Steam Machine moves about 12,000–15,000 units per week, with an average price around $1,154 (65% sold at $1,049, 35% at $1,349), suggesting 600,000–750,000 annual units. Valve hasn’t released official figures; a launch spike and later competition or scalping could dampen demand. The recent Windows drivers release may help by letting owners run software and games SteamOS doesn’t yet support.

via TechSpot|
#boiling-steam#sales-estimates#steam-machine
dBrand Unveils Nine New Skins for Steam Machines
technology1 month ago

dBrand Unveils Nine New Skins for Steam Machines

dBrand has released nine new Steam Machine skins—Basketbox, Terminal, Flat Earth, Bricks, White and Black Dice, Package, Orange Box, Touch Grass—joining classic designs and pastel options, with matching Steam Controller skins. Available as faceplate skin ($17.95), full-machine skin ($34.95), or a full kit with the controller skin ($44.95) on dBrand’s site (affiliate links).

via Steam Deck HQ|
#accessories#controller-skin#dbrand
Valve pushes Steam Machine as a living-room PC, not a hub for exclusives
technology1 month ago

Valve pushes Steam Machine as a living-room PC, not a hub for exclusives

Valve has stated that the Steam Machine will not launch with exclusive games and that Valve intends to make the entire PC game catalog the platform’s 'launch exclusive' instead of locking a new title to the hardware, debunking rumors that Half-Life 3 would be a Steam Machine exclusive. The Steam Machine is framed as a living-room PC rather than a closed console, and at launch is priced around $1,049.

via TweakTown|
#exclusives#half-life-3#launch-exclusive
DIY 3D-Printed Companion Cube Case for Steam Machine Goes Live
technology1 month ago

DIY 3D-Printed Companion Cube Case for Steam Machine Goes Live

A community member has uploaded 3D-printable files to Printables so you can 3D print a Companion Cube-style case for the Steam Machine, offering a DIY alternative after dBrand’s unauthorized case was pulled. The design closely resembles the original with additional variants, and assembly requires magnets, screws, inserts, superglue, a soldering iron, tweezers, screwdrivers, and multiple filament colors, plus videos and instructions. It’s not as easy as buying a finished case, but provides a viable option for those who missed out.

via Steam Deck HQ|
#3d-printing#companion-cube#diy
Valve Steam Machine Sells 12–15K Units Weekly, Boiling Steam Estimates
technology1 month ago

Valve Steam Machine Sells 12–15K Units Weekly, Boiling Steam Estimates

Valve’s Steam Machine is reportedly moving 12,000–15,000 units per week, per Boiling Steam’s napkin math based on Steam’s Global Top Sellers data. About 65% of buyers purchase the base $1,049 model, with 35% opting for the $1,349 version, implying weekly revenue around $10–$18 million and an annual pace of roughly 0.6–0.75 million units if the trend persists, though demand may wane as initial hype fades and Valve remains secretive about official figures.

via TechPowerUp|
#boiling-steam#gaming-hardware#sales
Tiny gains, big trade-offs: Windows 11 on Steam Machine
technology1 month ago

Tiny gains, big trade-offs: Windows 11 on Steam Machine

ETA Prime’s benchmarks show Windows 11 on a Steam Machine yields small wins in some tests (e.g., Geekbench multi-core) and is competitive in 4K gaming, but the overall gains across 1080p–4K are minor and fall within margin of error. Valve’s Windows drivers offer no dual-boot support, so installing Windows requires wiping SteamOS and sacrifices HDMI-CEC, Steam Controller pairing, official support, and easy return. A similarly specced DIY Windows PC can beat a Steam Machine on price/performance, while SteamOS on a PC remains a solid option. Xbox Mode doesn’t deliver a clear performance boost; Windows is only worth it for specific Windows-only games or protections.

via Windows Latest|
#benchmarks#gaming#steam-machine
Steam Machine Reboot: Windows 11 Proves Feasible, Parity With SteamOS in Key Tests
technology1 month ago

Steam Machine Reboot: Windows 11 Proves Feasible, Parity With SteamOS in Key Tests

Valve’s Steam Machine now has Windows drivers, and a Windows 11 install tested by ETA Prime shows the box can run as a capable PC. In CPU benchmarks, Windows edges SteamOS by about 22% in Geekbench 6 multi‑core; gaming results are mixed across titles and resolutions, with Windows sometimes leading at 4K/1080p and SteamOS catching up or edging ahead at other settings (e.g., Cyberpunk 2077 and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered). Overall, Windows on the Steam Machine is feasible and broadly competitive with SteamOS, though SteamOS remains attractive for its living‑room optimizations and ongoing driver/community support.)

via TechPowerUp|
#benchmarks#drivers#steam-machine
Steam Machine Verification Leaves Dozens of Deck-heavy Games Unrated
gaming1 month ago

Steam Machine Verification Leaves Dozens of Deck-heavy Games Unrated

Valve’s Steam Machine is getting its own Steam Deck-style compatibility labels, but many graphically demanding games remain marked as 'Unknown' because Valve says it’s still learning about Steam Machine compatibility. While titles already verified on Steam Deck generally translate to Steam Machine, a sizeable list of games (including Abiotic Factor, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Elden Ring, Dead Space 2023, Starfield, Final Fantasy XVI, and more) are currently flagged unknown for Steam Machine despite being playable on Deck or on SteamOS, and others may require manual graphics tweaks or a keyboard. The update signals progress, yet Valve did not offer comment, leaving Steam Machine owners amid ongoing mapping of which games truly run well on the living-room hardware.

via Ars Technica|
#compatibility#gaming#steam-deck
Steam Machine Delivers Console-Like Play, But Its $1,000 Price Hurts Its Value
technology1 month ago

Steam Machine Delivers Console-Like Play, But Its $1,000 Price Hurts Its Value

Valve’s $1,000 Steam Machine aims to bring PC gaming to the living room with a plug‑and‑play, console‑like experience. Over two weeks of testing, a mix of new and classic titles mostly ran at 1080p upscale to 4K with minimal tinkering, though some games needed tweaks or saw reduced stability at higher resolutions. It’s a cool, capable device for Steam fans, but the steep price makes it a niche buy for dedicated tinkerers or those who want a compact, quiet living‑room PC; for most gamers, a cheaper desktop or console offers better overall value, especially with GTA 6 looming on non‑PC platforms.

via Kotaku|
#gaming#hardware#review
Four DIY Builds That Outpace Valve’s Steam Machine for Less
technology1 month ago

Four DIY Builds That Outpace Valve’s Steam Machine for Less

Valve’s Steam Machine is a compact, Linux-based gaming PC sold via a signup model, but DIY builds can outperform it on price and performance. The article outlines an affordable AMD MicroATX/Mini-ITX path around Ryzen 7 5700X + RX 7600 (about $917–$1,140) and two faster Intel options using Core Ultra 5 250K Plus + RX 9060 XT (about $1,125–$1,369). SteamOS remains free and Linux-friendly with growing game compatibility, and you can dual-boot or install Windows if you want. Overall, building your own Steam Machine-like rig offers better value and upgradeability than Valve’s official unit.

via PCMag|
#diy-pc#linux#steam-machine
Upgrading Steam Machine RAM: A costly, fiddly fix to Valve's design
technology1 month ago

Upgrading Steam Machine RAM: A costly, fiddly fix to Valve's design

Valve shipped the Steam Machine with a single 16GB DDR5 SODIMM due to supply constraints. The author then spent roughly $225–$245 to source a matching 16GB DDR5 SODIMM to run dual-channel RAM, a process that requires nearly full disassembly of the compact unit. In testing, the two-channel RAM yields real but modest gains in CPU-bound tasks and certain titles (notably Baldur’s Gate 3), while overall the upgrade is expensive, fiddly, and not typically worth it unless RAM prices recover. Valve may adjust RAM configurations in future builds.

via Aftermath|
#ddr5#ram-upgrade#sodimm