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Valve's Steam Machine may change console gaming for good, but I'm wondering what that means for PC gaming

It's no secret by now that Valve's reveal of the Steam Machine was a huge surprise for everyone, considering its silence (albeit warranted) after the Steam Deck OLED's launch in 2023 on any potential new PC gaming hardware. While we're not quite there yet ...
FandomWire

Former Blizzard President Thinks Sony Feels More Threatened by Valve’s Steam Machine, Not Xbox’s Helix

Former Blizzard president belives PlayStation's pivot away from PC could be due to the upcoming juggernaut Steam Machine.
techtimes

Steam Deck OLED Review: Valve's Handheld Console Delivers Stunning Colors and Longer Battery

The Steam Deck OLED review positions Valve handheld 2026 as a major leap in portable PC gaming, thanks to its 7.4-inch HDR OLED display. The vibrant colors, deep blacks, and 90Hz refresh rate eliminate the washed-out visuals common to the original LCD ...
New York Sun

Valve Introduces Its Steam Machine Console and Redesigned Controller

Valve — the unusually managed game company responsible for managing the biggest gaming platform on earth, Steam — occasionally sees fit to release some hardware. Such unannouncements are unexpected but always welcomed, with their last big launch ...
Digital Trends

Valve’s Steam Machine could cost you PC money, not console money

Why this is important: If Valve prices the Steam Machine like a proper PC, it immediately sets a different expectation for buyers. Let’s be real, you’re paying PC-level money, not subsidised console pricing. That places the device in a unique spot ...