
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, Iโll 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
"Gamers are split between excitement for affordable hybrids and skepticism over high hardware costs, while high-end PC owners are busy gatekeeping the conversation."
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