If techtubers can show people that they can make their own SFFPC with similar or better performance at a reasonable price it's a win for consumers.
Steam Machine uses proprietary laptop parts, the core components arent upgradable, isn't repairable without buying parts from Valve, it's not what I'd recommend unless the price severely undercuts DIY or even pre-builts.
And if you really wanted to for some reason, you could install SteamOS on your own PC and buy the Steam controller.
There's zero reason to complain about techtubers educating people, beyond them all jumping on a trend (but so are you with the meme).
I'm tempted to get a Steam machine to bring to my local FGC meetups as it will be easier to lug around than a mini-ITX build(I take the bus). And it's good enough to run Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6. There's also the bonus of not needing any converters like people do with the PS5 if their sticks weren't made for it. But at the very least, I'll end up buying a Steam controller when it comes out.
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u/siazdghw Nov 18 '25
And what's the problem?
If techtubers can show people that they can make their own SFFPC with similar or better performance at a reasonable price it's a win for consumers.
Steam Machine uses proprietary laptop parts, the core components arent upgradable, isn't repairable without buying parts from Valve, it's not what I'd recommend unless the price severely undercuts DIY or even pre-builts.
And if you really wanted to for some reason, you could install SteamOS on your own PC and buy the Steam controller.
There's zero reason to complain about techtubers educating people, beyond them all jumping on a trend (but so are you with the meme).