What PC gamers are seeing as a glimmer of hope now that hardware prices are sky-high

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Steam Machine

A kind of branded PC running SteamOS

Supposedly it can handle tasks regular PCs do, not just gaming

Meaning you can install other programs for work or gaming alongside Steam

Rumored performance is around an RTX 3060 level

But like the Steam Deck, it'll likely have optimized settings, making it a solid experience

Expected to be a 'value for money' play for gaming rather than chasing top-tier specs

However, with 'spinach' (RAM) prices and exchange rates exploding, the launch price is a concern

It might end up in 'For that price, f*ck it, I’ll just build a PC' territory

Next-gen Xbox

The current Series S/X got absolutely cooked by the PS5

So Xbox is reportedly pivoting away from being a traditional console

They're supposedly planning a console-PC hybrid

Given the Windows team is involved, it'll likely be a branded PC with its own OS, similar to the Steam Machine

Or it could even be a dual-OS device

Major rumors suggest it might even support third-party stores like Steam and Epic Games Store

Gotta wait and see how it actually turns out, obviously