Steam Machine

theschwa · HackerNews · 5 min read · original

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Core features that define Steam Machine

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SteamOS

An OS optimized for gaming, with fast suspend/resume, and cloud saves. And that's just the start.

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Small form factor

Put it under your TV. Set it on your desk. Hide it under a banana. It's powerful PC gaming packed into a roughly 6-inch (~160mm) cube.

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Cool & quiet

Steam Machine keeps cool and runs whisper-quiet, even while running the most demanding games.

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I/O for days

Ready for all the peripherals and monitors you can throw* at it: 1 Gigabit Ethernet. DisplayPort 1.4. HDMI 2.0. One USB-C and four USB-A ports.

*But, like, don't actually throw things at it.

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CPU & GPU

4K gaming at 60 FPS with FSR, thanks to a discrete semi-custom AMD desktop class CPU and GPU.

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Storage

Available in two storage sizes: 512GB and 2TB. Both come with expandable storage via microSD.

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Connectivity

2x2 Wi-Fi 6E, plus Bluetooth 5.3 with a dedicated antenna. Steam Controller's wireless adapter is built right into Steam Machine for direct pairing.

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Power

No giant brick! Steam Machine's power supply is built right in.

Optimized for gaming...

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It runs SteamOS

Steam Machine runs Valve’s gaming-first operating system. SteamOS is designed to provide a plug-and-play user experience, while keeping the power and flexibility of a PC. Experience SteamOS in the same way as other Steam hardware, like Steam Deck and Steam Frame.

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Steam Machine Verified

We are expanding our Verified program to include ratings for Steam Machine, so customers can understand how their games will run.

...and it's a PC

Yes, Steam Machine is optimized for gaming, but it's still your PC. Install your own apps, or even another operating system. Who are we to tell you how to use your computer?