Comment on New Steam update shows four Steam Machine models, though we still don't have a release date
Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 22 hours ago
The four models are probably 2 storage sizes, with or without an included controller.
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.
Or maybe lower RAM models to try and have entry level machines that are at least tolerably priced since AI distorted the RAM market?
They could do a base model where you supply your own RAM and storage…
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.
panda_abyss@lemmy.ca 21 hours 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.
PalmTreeIsBestTree@lemmy.world 2 hours ago
I wonder if that usb c could run an external gpu
panda_abyss@lemmy.ca 2 hours ago
Definitely not. It’s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, which is 10gb/s.