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The editors liked
Fresh and fun design
Gorgeous lighting scheme
Dedicated GPU at entry level
Despite playing on a console
It never feels like you are doing something separate or different from the Steam experience you know and love. Tapping that Steam button zips you to the familiar SteamOS
Where you can do lots of stuff on the fly within the g
The Alienware Steam Machine brings Valve's Steam OS concept to life at an affordable price. It has a larger launch library than any living room console and it includes the unique new Steam Controller
Lounge-friendly form and OS
Traditional mouse games playable on the pad
Compact and quiet design
Well-designed
Efficient UI
Innovative controller
Tied into a brilliant gaming service
The editors didn't like
Still unproven product
Small on I/O
I'm not crazy about the SteamOS UI—sometimes it feels a little too much like a PC
And not in a good way. There's a lot of clutter and a lot of text. You're not sitting a foot way from your laptop anymore
But the Steam Machine kind of treats you like you
Steam OS is locked out of a vast majority of the Steam game library
Including nearly every hot new PC game. The controller has a deep learning curve
And will never be the best choice for some games. The more capable Windows version of this hardware cost
Attractive interface, Lots of great games, Good performance
Expensive, Peripheral limitations, Not as robust as either a console or a gaming PC
The Alienware Steam Machine is full of contradictions. It's more expensive than a standard console, but not universally more powerful. It has thousands of games, but not necessarily the ones you'll want to play. The performance is great, but also exactly...
Published: 2015-11-22, Author: Perry , review by: geardiary.com
Tiny form factor, Easy to set up, Easy entry into PC gaming, Great performance for the price, Brings a gaming console experience to PC gaming, Tons of games available, Steam Controller is a revelation in PC gaming
SteamOS has some growing up to do; Many triple-A games are not available on SteamOS
Small and compact, Quiet operation, Powerful enough to play all recent games, Included content bundle, Ability to stream games from your PC if they are not compatible with SteamOS, HDMI-in port, Community of Steam Controller configurations
Not as many titles as Windows (SteamOS issue), Is Linux based so it's harder to find compatible software for streaming and other tasks (SteamOS issue), Steam Controller runs on batteries and is not rechargeable
Now if you have a PC already how does the Steam Machine compliment that? Well first it gives you the ability to play your games on the big screen. For me my PC not only is where I play games but it is where I work, get news, watch YouTube etc. Because of...
Published: 2015-11-16, Author: Christopher , review by: neowin.net
There's no question that the Steam Machine is an interesting device. Steam has millions of users on their platform, so it's a good gamble to try and get them to move from their desktop to the living room.There's a lot to like with the Steam Machine. The d...
Published: 2015-11-10, Author: Sean , review by: engadget.com
An authentic-feeling PC games "console" that just works, Powerful enough to run almost everything on the Steam marketplace, Steam Controller enables "PC-only" experiences from the couch
SteamOS' Linux Library doesn't have everything you want to play, Some games suffer from an odd, occasional stutter, The console store is harder to navigate than the web version, Can't turn the console on with just the controller
The Steam Controller is an innovative, powerful evolution in gamepad design, but it's not very intuitive. Expect to struggle through an arduous learning curve to master its combination of touchpads, gyro sensors and new grips. It won't be easy, but if yo...
The Alienware Steam Machine brings Valve's Steam OS concept to life at an affordable price. It has a larger launch library than any living room console and it includes the unique new Steam Controller
Steam OS is locked out of a vast majority of the Steam game library, including nearly every hot new PC game. The controller has a deep learning curve, and will never be the best choice for some games. The more capable Windows version of this hardware cost
There are many ways to put PC games on a living room TV, and the Alienware Steam Machine is one of the most ambitious. Like all new console launches, there are rocky patches, but the biggest hurdle may be proving why Steam OS is a better choice than Wind...
Published: 2015-11-10, Author: Jordan , review by: pcmag.com
Compact, attractive design, Includes Steam Controller, SteamOS brings PC-gaming innovations to the television, Performance surpasses consoles,
No Windows support, Only compatible with the fraction of Linux games available on Steam, Pricey considering the specs
The Alienware Steam Machine's wonderful dream of PC-gaming optimized for your television is undercut by the disappointing reality of a gaming PC that only supports Linux...
Published: 2015-11-06, Author: Perry , review by: geardiary.com
Abstract: Since this is a First Impressions post, I won't go into too much detail about the system, as I'll leave that for my full review. But I'd like to give you an overall sense of Alienware's Steam Machine after I've had a few hours of playtime.Check out my Unb...
Published: 2015-11-02, Author: Christopher , review by: neowin.net
Abstract: The Alienware Steam Machine has been rumored for a long time, with the beta testing invites going out way back in 2013 . However, the project has been continuously delayed , and some wondered if the new gaming system was nothing more than vaporware. Even...
Published: 2015-10-29, Author: Paul , review by: technabob.com
Abstract: One of the hotly anticipated gadgets for the holiday season is the Alienware Steam Machine. This compact device is designed to put a complete PC gaming system in your living room, capable of playing games from Steam's extensive library. I've had the oppor...
