Were we too nice to the Steam Machine?
Valve's Steam Machine might be exactly the living room console you've been waiting for. Or it might be too expensive, totally pointless, a waste of everyone's money and shelf space. The Verge's Sean Hollister joins the show to talk through all the feedback we've been getting about our coverage and our review. Is Valve's history a pro or a con? Is the price reasonable or ridiculous? Who is this device actually for? We have much to discuss.
Further reading:
Google and Epic give up fighting — third-party Android app stores are coming next week
OpenAI may announce a ChatGPT smart speaker this year
Another turn in the Apple v. OpenAI dispute
The Steam Machine is the most ambitious game console I’ve ever played
The Steam Machine fits my TV, my desk, and my life
Valve will finally let you build your own Steam Machine with SteamOS for desktop
How much would the Steam Machine cost to build?
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