Valve is taking a big leap into gaming hardware with the Steam Machine. The mini PC is the closest thing we’ll probably ever get to a proper Valve video game console. It’s a plug-and-play gaming ...

There’s no way around it, the Steam Machine is extremely expensive for the level of performance you get out of it. I still think that anyone who’s only looking to play games would probably be better ...

Valve’s Steam Deck and Steam Machine represent two distinct approaches to gaming, each catering to different needs and preferences. The Steam Deck is a portable handheld gaming PC designed for gamers ...

Valve has a surprisingly good reputation considering it has what is essentially a monopoly in the PC gaming space. You're likely most familiar with Steam, the company's digital storefront. Valve has ...

Among gamers, the Steam Machine represents either the future of console gaming or a threat to the established landscape. Valve’s take on the home console is already expected to severely surpass the ...

Nick is a freelance writer from Chicago, IL, with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His lifelong belief in the artistic power of video games led him to ...

Valve has argued that the price of the Steam Machine, which starts at $1,049, shouldn't be compared to the prices of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X because it's not a console. The argument has merit.

The gaming world is increasingly seeing handheld devices challenge the dominance of stationary systems and the One X Player 3 is a prime example. In a detailed comparison by ETA Prime, this portable ...