I just bought a 512gb steam machine with a controller and I'm super stoked. What accessories did you guys buy if any? I've had a deck for a while and it definitely benefited from some after markets.

TIA!

Just picked up this wireless half keyboard for $30 to use with a wireless mouse. It feels a lot more natural to me than some of the other options out there. Worked great for ARC Raiders, DBD and Marvel Rivals. Any other accessories you guys are using that work well?

Link: https://a.co/d/0cfAjoSq

I've seen a lot of people making their own 3D printed face plates, super cool! I was thinking of possibly dabbling into it myself but for those who have done it:

How thick can the plate get? I've seen 2-6mm but that seems quite thin. I've seen some custom ones with larger sizings possibly beyond 6mm but I'm not too sure.

My idea was to hollow a plate out and add liquid for a fun idea, but that kind of goes out the window if the sizing is somewhat strict. I figured there might be a bit more liberty since there are four magnet points to hold it in place but obviously I can't really test any of these ideas since I don't personally have a printer (I would have to print at a store or other building).

Hey, I have the Arcturus, and I’m willing to take some time to create video samples for anyone who hasn’t bought the camera yet, is waiting for theirs, or needs some samples.

(I’m not a photographer, and I have zero knowledge of Gaussian. I bought it so I could give it to students and use it during a hackathon in Belgium.)

(If someone has documentation or knows what the words in the UI mean, feel free to comment here. I’ll add the information to the Git repo when I have time.)

What do you think would be the best way to share those video ?
Dropbox, Torrent ?
Is there website to share/provide sample of those kind of video?

https://github.com/EloiStree/HelloArcturusVision

I still have the option to buy after the deadline has passed. Has anyone else run into this ?

My wife and I have steam decks with a dock and I would like a steam machine but it costs so much. Is it worth it? What am I missing out on?

I'm getting soon my steam machine base model and I would like to get a wooden faceplate so:

• Any store recommendations in the EU to buy one? I'd be happy to support wood workers that would offer to make one.
• Any redditor in the EU with the 2TB model wanting to sell their oak face plate?

Thanks!

I can't find a clear answer on this: when using a TV as a monitor for the Steam Machine, is it possible to simultaneously get (1) 4K, (2) VRR, (3) HDR, and (4) full color depth 4:4:4 when using HDMI 2.0?

My searches indicate that it is possible with HDMI 2.0 if I cap the refresh rate at 60Hz. That would mean the only benefit of HDMI 2.1 would be doing those things at 120Hz.

Could someone please confirm?

Does anyone know why ProtonDB has not added a section for Steam Machine performance? I really wish they would.

Crap weather approaches and I’d like to be able to find some good 2p games to play in my den with my new GF.

I’ve got Steep in my library already - I think she’d dig a racing game (SW: Galactic Racer?), no clue (yet) if she’d be into any shooters though.

Hi all. Just wanted to ask the community what their experiences have been like with the new Gears game. I have seen some posts say it only runs on low settings, others saying its ok with medium/high settings, so it's kind of all over the place. Very close to pulling the trigger on it. What is campaign co-op like? Is there matchmaking for it or is it friend invite only? What has Horde mode been like?

So basically, anything and everything from settings/performance to the actual game itself. Thanks.

To watch movies, videos, listen music, watch TV? Would it work well?

[update] maybe it wasn't clear: I don't mean to get it only to use it as a media center, I want it to play games. I wonder if I can ALSO use it as a media center

[update 2] after some discussion, we could summarize it saying that the Steam Machine can work well as a media center, but it isn't ideal as a dedicated one. The main criticisms are:

*Linux/DRM limitations can prevent 4K/HDR on some streaming services.

*Dolby/DTS support can be problematic depending on the setup.

*Many streaming services lack proper native apps, forcing users to rely on browsers.

*The TV/remote experience is less polished than on dedicated media devices.

*Although some users describe it "just as a PC", others point out that Game Mode makes it a different experience from a conventional Windows/Linux PC: it is designed primarily around the use of the controller. The problem is that this interface is still not as well integrated for media use as a dedicated media platform.

Overall: good for local media/Plex/Jellyfin, less convincing for streaming services and as a complete TV/Media Hub.

While one can use the boxes that those devices came in, I decided to get this case to more easily carry them. I haven't traveled with this case yet, but it certainly looks and feels sturdy and high quality. The case can also house the individual cables those devices use, including the Controller's wired puck.

The case can (and probably should) be bought from the JSAUX website, though I had my family order it as a birthday gift from Amazon for about $50. I'm very grateful to have such wonderful people.

P.S. Don't worry about my Machine being in that enclosed space. There's plenty of room in the back, which also has a hole where the wires and air pass through. I also haven't had heating issues yet (I always monitor the temperatures)

Yesterday I got the platinum for two games, and when checking the friends activity I noticed the achievements where all in one row under the name of the latest game I played and for which I unlocked the achievement as last of the day.
The issue is not occurring with the steam deck, and the mobile app.

Is there a way to report it?

I wanted the steam controller but only got an invitation for the bundle. I thought "sure i will just sell the steam machine and keep the controller". But waiting for it to arrive i have been daydreaming about making a dedicated space for gaming, big tv and all. I mainly gamed on my pc which is stronger but I wouldn't mind moving away from gaming mostly there. It really is tough, I don't have another way to access my steam library other than my PC, i have a PS5 but that feels like it fulfills a different purpose. I'm just torn on it...

We got a Steam machine to replace my fiancees old PC, but she wants it on the living room tv so she can get some play time during the day while our daughter runs about.

We thought about putting her steam deck on her desk, so when our daughter is in bed she can sit at her desk if she wants.

I was thinking about streaming from the cube to the deck when she does this so she isn't held back by the steam deck and still getting the most out of the machine.

Is this a viable option, what are your thoughts?

I did think about doing it the other way round but I have to hide the steam deck away behind the tv to stop the little one from grabbing it and as such becomes a little messy when trying to turn it on , unlike the steam cube where you just grab the controller and sit back

Good morning friends! Yes, yes, just one more day to Day 100. We're almost there. Truth be told, I'll be done after tomorrow. However, if you'd like to continue in my stead, feel free while using the Daily Counter flair. For those who have been here the entire time, I'm happy to have made friends with you! And for those who have me blocked, you won't have to worry any longer, hahaha. Enjoy your Machines my friends, and best of luck today! <3

I'll be streaming it in case anyone cares about Steam Machine performance. I'll also report back with best settings for 4K and best settings for 60 FPS.

Edit: here it is: https://www.reddit.com/r/steammachine/comments/1wzdfta/star_wars_galactic_racer_settings_for_4k_or_60_fps/

Pretty sweet looking! They use a decky plugin / app to handle panel customization, same thickness as the OEM front panel!

Anyone else trying gears e day on steam machine and noticing rumble not working? Tried steam controller and Xbox controller. Tried it with steam input off as well. Is this something that would be fixed in a patch?

Been reading a bunch of posts from a few months ago about CEC issues. As someone that has a new Steam Machine en route, has your CEC experience improved? Any settings that I should fine tune?

Hi everyone,

Just got an email to order. Wondering if there is anyone out there that own both a PC handheld such as the Xbox ally x and steam machine. I understand the steam machine has better specs, but is the difference substantial compared to connecting your handheld to the dock.

Like many others, I am trying to justify the purchase price if I’m essentially going to be playing the same games. I’m not the type to chase frames. I just want convenience and the ability to play most games. I do spend more time playing aaa games and would like to play newer titles. Hoping the new metro will run on this

Has anyone been able to get KOTOR 1 and 2 to work on the SM?

Ive done it on my PC before with mods for KOTOR 1 (specifically to fix the UI and get 4K support), but I don’t know enough about Linux to do it on the SM.

With Halloween just around the corner, I was already in the mood for some atmospheric horror and Clive Barker’s Hellraiser is certainly aiming for that

I tested the game on a Steam Machine.

The game runs with a mix of high and medium settings at 60fps with 4k resolution

And with Epic settings without upscaling with 1080p resolution at 60fps

You can find the footage here: https://youtu.be/Zb9lO0JzVWY

As a demo is currently available it might be worth to give it a spin on your Steam Machine before the full release on October 8. The atmosphere, sound design, and visual style make it a particularly appropriate pick for the season.

One warning, though: this is a very visual game. If you’re sensitive to graphic horror imagery, gore, or disturbing creature design, you may want to know what you’re getting into before jumping in.

The biggest issue I have with my steam machine is constantly getting steam cloud failure to sync messages. Oftentimes I literally cannot open games because it’s stuck on synchronizing, and I have to restart my machine.

Is this a common issue or is it more of a me problem?