My worst fears about the Steam Machine are coming true

When Valve announced the Steam Machine back in November, I was cautiously optimistic. This wasn’t Valve’s first attempt at the idea, as the original Steam Machine launched in 2015, but it never really found its footing. However, a lot has changed since then. Hardware and software have improved significantly, and the Steam Deck’s success since its 2022 launch has shown that Valve can absolutely build compelling gaming hardware.