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[German Shocks]

hell yeah. my shirts are always wrinkly and I hate ironing.

 

[Humdinger]

90% No vs. 4% Yes
w/ 6% Undecided.

 

[Esca]

No but I'm not their target market either. I own a good pc and steam deck. I can dock the deck and play remotely with no problems

 

[LearnandBurn]

As someone who only has a ps5 and would love to be able to have access to steam and all the games... Not for that price. If anything I would go for a steam deck.

 

[VolticArchangel]

I would have, if it were $600-$700, for the Valve curated TV experience and the improved Big Picture mode, for which it was designed for in the first place.

But now, at these prices? LOL. Fuck no. It's absolute fucking garbage value for $1450.

I'd rather build a whole ass new HTPC, with far superior specs, and put CachyOS + KDE Plasma 6.7 on it and call it a day.

I ain't dumb enough to fund the 17TH yacht for GabeN out of my pockets. We have enough useful idiots/whales to do that for him, some even on this forum.

 

[German Shocks]

90% No vs. 4% Yes
w/ 6% Undecided.

GAF is not their target audience.
This is for normies.

 

[Humdinger]

GAF is not their target audience.
This is for normies.

Yeah, I think they'll do poorly with normies if they do this poorly with enthusiasts.

 

[Plague Doctor]

For those prices, no.

And really, I have a steam deck and a gaming pc.

It isn't needed.

 

[dcx4610]

I'll probably still get one, but I'm a whole lot less excited for it. The FOMO is getting to me where I could see prices getting even worse.

 

[Mortisfacio]

I want one, but I can get a PS5 Pro + Controller for cheaper than the 512gb entry model without a controller. The Steam ecosystem is the best out there as far as a platform, but I'm fine using it on my PC and Steam Deck. This price to perf ratio is just not worth it. There's better options.

 

[Pokedot]

Will scalpers be dumb enough to use their scripts to buy these?

 

[Rambone]

I'm probably just going to pull the trigger and get one. The way I see it, prices for hardware are probably going to be scuffed until 2028 and who knows when things will normalize again, if ever. I'm tired of waiting and my Steam Deck that I have docked isn't cutting it anymore.

I just want a turn-key steam system in the form factor of a tiny ass console with NO noise issues. I absofuckinglutely do not want to hear the thing. While I don't like the specs of the Steam Machine, it's just going to have to do until Microsoft releases the Helix AND I hope to Lord Asha that it has Steam Support.

 

[jshackles]

I'm probably just going to pull the trigger and get one. The way I see it, prices for hardware are probably going to be scuffed until 2028 and who knows when things will normalize again, if ever. I'm tired of waiting and my Steam Deck that I have docked isn't cutting it anymore.

I just want a turn-key steam system in the form factor of a tiny ass console with NO noise issues. I absofuckinglutely do not want to hear the thing. While I don't like the specs of the Steam Machine, it's just going to have to do until Microsoft releases the Helix AND I hope to Lord Asha that it has Steam Support.

For what its worth, they also brag about how quiet the Steam Deck is too, and I cant play it in the same room as my wife because she's sensitive to the noise it makes.

 

[Rambone]

For what its worth, they also brag about how quiet the Steam Deck is too, and I cant play it in the same room as my wife because she's sensitive to the noise it makes.

Yea the deck can be a noisy mofo, I get booted out of the room as well lol.

 

[CrustyBritches]

It's a beautiful price of hardware and I would have pulled the trigger at $700 with controller. AI fucked it all up.

 

[kunonabi]

It would have been nice to have one for the ease of playing my pc games with less hassle but that price is a total deal breaker.

 

[Minsc]

For what its worth, they also brag about how quiet the Steam Deck is too, and I cant play it in the same room as my wife because she's sensitive to the noise it makes.

You using the old fan profile? It's quieter. That and set a lower TDP + GPU to like 800-1000mhz.

If anything though, I would think the buttons clicking would be 100x more annoying than the fan.

 

[CrustyBritches]

For what its worth, they also brag about how quiet the Steam Deck is too, and I cant play it in the same room as my wife because she's sensitive to the noise it makes.

Sounds like you got a delta fan. I bought a few Decks and only got 1 with delta fan and it drove me insane, so I went on crusade and Valve was cool enough after some prodding to swap my whole Deck out for the good fan.

 

[Jesb]

I would rather throw that money in a barrel, and throw gas and match inside. And this isn't joke.

 

[Fess]

It's the GabeCube. I'll get it for sure. I don't need it but it could be fun to properly check out what SteamOS is like and how it's like to live within Valve's walled garden.
If it starts to collect dust I can always give to one of the kids. Most convenient first gaming PC.

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

Still surprised at all the surprised users on here who somehow magically thought this thing was gonna be faster. We knew about the performance well in advance.

The thing is perfectly fine if you have a use case for that kind of performance level (just like with the Deck), but the price is hard to justify. I'd have bought one at a lower price, but not at north of 1000.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

I was gonna to get it until I saw the price and how under powered it is compared to PS5. Yeah that's a hard pass for me

 

[playbignbox]

If it cost the same as the entry-level Steam Deck (even after the price hike) and came with a controller, I'd consider it.

 

[twilo99]

To the 5 people who are getting one ..

MVP

 

[Londo]

I was going to, but not at that price, no.
This price debacle had me worrying for their Frame headset too.

 

[cormack12]

 

[Gonzito]

 

[Gona_B_L8]

getting it as a travel companion alongside switch 2 for my steam games. Small enough to take along and more powerful than connecting a steam deck. Already got the steam controller so getting the 2TB model only. However, i want the Frame way more. Come on valve, i still got Alyx unplayed in my library and my PC is ready and waiting!!!

 

[Shamash]

For 1050? Hell No.

 

[Superkewl]

I might. There are quite a few games I would like to play that are PC only and I cant be bothered to build a PC.

 

[Kupfer]

Other : I'll get one when it gets cheaper - which probably won't happen.

I like the concept, it has enough performance for my usecase, SteamOS is great and the machine is cute - but no >1k cute

 

[Sintoid]

Another Gaben success I see

 

[DavidGzz]

I chose not sure cause it depends on what the Helix ends up being and if the Helix is even coming out. I do want a small form factor PC but I can wait.

 

[MAX PAYMENT]

One of them has a very appropriate name

MAX PAYMENT

Lmfao

 

[Hadji*]

The OS? Definitely

 

[HRK69]

Day one. Just to piss some of you off.

 

[PeteBull]

I have a 5080 with a 9800x3d.

I need a Steam Machine as much as I need a hole in the head.

 

[PeteBull]

Day one. Just to piss some of you off.

Its ur hard earned money, bro, hell if u keep it factory sealed u could even make a bank in 15-20years so i dont blame u here

 

[GymWolf]

Nope, i only burn money when i'm out of rolling paper.

 

[dgrdsv]

The only reason to buy this thing is if you're one of those people who choose all their PC h/w based on its looks and nothing else.
Even then there probably are similar looking SFF cases which won't limit you as much in possible configurations and upgrade scenarios.

 

[DaleinCalgary]

I can't blame Valve, they are screwed just like any manufacturer

 

[Radical_3d]

GAF is not their target audience.
This is for normies.

Do you think that normies buy 1.100€ game systems only available in the steam store?

 

[Paasei]

Was genuinely interested, but that quickly vanished when I saw the prices. Would like this as a niche product for around 600 bucks max.

 

[nemiroff]

Day one. Just to piss some of you off.

 

[jm89]

I'm in the market for an expensive foot rest, maybe.

 

[Kupfer]

Do you think that normies buy 1.100€ game systems only available in the steam store?

It's probably easier than picking out individual parts, building a PC yourself, and installing and setting up a Linux-based OS on your own.
But let's be honest, Valve never factored this price into the plans; the machine was designed to appeal to the 70% of Steam players who are still gaming on hardware even weaker than the machine itself, as well as to people who want a companion PC at home - dedicated to the TV, for example.
The way things have turned out is an absolute clusterfuck, not only for us gamers, even for Valve.
I really would have liked to see this machine become an entry-level gaming PC for 600–700 €.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

They say its performance is worse than a PS5. Disappointing.

 

[PlayStaytion]

Please Gabe don't take our jokes seriously, we want more powerful cubes from you in the future.

 

[PeteBull]

Would i get temped with buying gabecube?

 

[IAmRei]

I can't imagine why anyone would buy one of these. Can someone give me some reasons?

if you are very rich and want to flex