An AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mini PC running SteamOS 3.8 outperformed Valve’s Steam Machine across multiple games, though its significantly higher price limits its appeal.
Valve has released official Windows drivers for the Steam Machine, making it easier to install Microsoft’s OS, though SteamOS still appears to offer better gaming performance.
MetaPCs has opened preorders for Steamroller, a $1,299 SteamOS gaming desktop built with standard PC parts instead of a console-style custom design
Valve says SteamOS 3.8 will let gamers build their own Steam Machines using standard PC hardware, with Nvidia support also being actively developed.
The first Steam Machine reviews are in, and while critics praise Valve’s hardware and SteamOS, many believe its $1,049 price tag is the biggest hurdle.
Valve says Steam Machine ships this summer, but it still hasn’t revealed the price. The new Verified program helps explain game support, while buyers wait for the details that affect the upgrade decision.