Tom's Hardware Verdict

The Steam Machine is a nice device for Steam Deck owners who want to have a more powerful system to play their games at home, but you won't get the strongest performance that PCs can offer, and there are some bugs that Valve is still ironing out.

Pros

+ Small size is unobtrusive

+ Built-in Steam Controller receiver

+ SteamOS and all of the benefits it brings

+ Strong port selection for the size

+ Easy to access internal SSD

Cons

- Hardware is already aging

- Some bugs

- Price, while competitive, will disappoint many

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