Comment on New Steam update shows four Steam Machine models, though we still don't have a release date

Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

• panda_abyss@lemmy.ca ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  They have disclosed 2 storage sizes in their tech specs (512gb NVMe SSD vs 2tb), you’re probably right on the controller.

  My only disappointment is the one USB-C port and 4 USB A ports. If it were me I’d trade a microsd slot and usb a3 for a usbc.

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  • Cethin@lemmy.zip ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I think the micro SD is important for what they’re trying to do. I think you can store games on it and play it on the Deck or Machine, just by moving the card, IIRC.

    I agree, it isn’t what I’d want, but the entire product isn’t what I want. It’s not really made for people who are willing to build a PC for themselves.

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    • panda_abyss@lemmy.ca ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Assuming the price for this thing isn’t insane, I would still buy it and just never use the microSD port. That’s fine.

      What I am a bit annoyed at is the lack of any good USB-C ports. USB 4 or thunderbolt are incredibly useful for fast drives and display support, and not having that sucks. I’d be buying this as an HTPC for gaming, so again, it’s not a deal breaker, just annoying.

      In 2026 I don’t think users need 4 USB-A ports and one token USB-C port?

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  • echodot@feddit.uk ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    My gaming headphones still use USB A so I guess that’s why that’s there. But yeah, I don’t need 4.

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  • PalmTreeIsBestTree@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I wonder if that usb c could run an external gpu

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    • panda_abyss@lemmy.ca ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Definitely not. It’s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, which is 10gb/s.

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    • let_s_get_started@lemmy.zip ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      nope can’t it is just normal usbc 3.2 gen 2 (10gbit)

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• BananaTrifleViolin@piefed.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Or maybe lower RAM models to try and have entry level machines that are at least tolerably priced since AI distorted the RAM market?

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  • jordanlund@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    They could do a base model where you supply your own RAM and storage…

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    • fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      It’s not really a console at that point. The biggest upside to selling a fully complete out of the box experience is you’ve set the floor. Much like how the steam deck set the floor for handheld performance. People have one point of comparison, how does it compare to the steam machine. Not how does it compare to a steam machine.

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• mrmaplebar@fedia.io ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  I think you're probably right, but I also think selling the Machine without the Controller is an odd choice, given Valve's bigger vision of it being a living room console.

  With that said, they've already sold many of us a controller, so... It's kind of a mess.

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