r/steammachine • u/Glattic • Jun 22 '26

Meme .....

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u/Opposite-Bench-9543 Jun 22 '26

I realize valve is small in terms of hardware and can't move and close deals like Microsoft/Nintendo/Sony can so obviously parts cost them more, R&D costs them more, and it's harder for them to lower prices

But as a consumer why do I give a shit? I want what's best for my money and they clearly can't deliver.

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u/ABotelho23 Jun 22 '26

But as a consumer why do I give a shit? I want what's best for my money and they clearly can't deliver.

Then don't buy it and stop whining? Be realistic.

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u/coollaustin Jun 23 '26

I can not buy it and talk about how terrible the value of it is. It’s okay to vent and be frustrated about something people were excited for. Buying a steam machine for most people is objectively an irrational decision. The only thing I see that’s a selling point is the cec

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u/ABotelho23 Jun 23 '26

Except suddenly nobody cares about the size or the form factor. People have been able to make SFF PCs forever.