The Steam Machine fits my TV, my desk, and my life
He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.For the last couple weeks, I’ve been in an extremely lucky position: I’ve been spending a lot of time playing games on Valve’s Steam Machine.We gave the Steam Machine a 6, and I don’t disagree with my colleague Sean Hollister’s review. Photo: Kelsey McClellan / The VergeSince getting a Steam Deck a few years ago, I’ve shifted most of my gaming to Valve’s handheld, where I often play hooked up to my TV. So I figured Valve-made hardware specifically for playing games on my TV would be right up my alley, but I was a little worried after I read Sean’s review.
- ▪He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.For the last couple weeks, I’ve been in an extremely lucky position: I’ve been spending a lot of time playing games on Valve’s Steam Machine.We gave the Steam Machine a 6, and I
- ▪Photo: Kelsey McClellan / The VergeSince getting a Steam Deck a few years ago, I’ve shifted most of my gaming to Valve’s handheld, where I often play hooked up to my TV.
- ▪So I figured Valve-made hardware specifically for playing games on my TV would be right up my alley, but I was a little worried after I read Sean’s review.
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