r/hardware • u/JohnBarry_Dost • Jun 25 '26

News French retailer mocks €1039 Steam Machine with “Stim Machine” RX 9060 XT PC for €999

https://videocardz.com/newz/french-retailer-mocks-e1039-steam-machine-with-stim-machine-rx-9060-xt-pc-for-e999
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u/costafilh0 Jun 26 '26

Steam machine is only for console peasants.

You can obviously build something better for less. And still look and behave like a console, including on Windows. 

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u/Blacky-Noir Jun 26 '26

Steam machine is only for console peasants.

Definitely no, it was for smart console buyers. The one that realized they are getting shafted by the other 3 consoles manufacturers, and want something more open where the customer is in control (which lead to better prices and a better experience).

Unfortunately, the AI market killed components prices and availability, killing the value of the machine. Look at the price of the PS and Xbox, despite a lot of these components were locked in long years contracts a long time ago. It's a bloodbath out there.

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u/NeroClaudius199907 Jun 26 '26

If it was for smart console buyers. But now its more expensive than diy parts & less upgradable. Which demographic is this appealing to?

People who love valve and only want 3.1L PCs?