Kathleen Pham+FollowIs Valve’s Steam Machine Worth the Price?Valve finally confirmed what many feared: the Steam Machine won’t be priced like a console, but more like a custom-built PC. With specs that barely match current consoles and a price tag that could hit $800, is Valve missing the mark for gamers who want affordable, living-room-friendly hardware? Or is this a bold move to push Linux gaming forward? Would you pay PC prices for console-level performance? Let’s debate. #Tech #Valve #SteamMachine10Share
Aaron Patterson+FollowValve’s HDMI 2.1 Dilemma: What’s the Hold-Up?Valve’s Steam Machine is promising serious gaming muscle, but there’s a snag: HDMI 2.1 support is stuck in limbo, not because of hardware, but due to licensing roadblocks from the HDMI Forum. With open-source drivers at the heart of SteamOS, Valve’s hands are tied. Is this a wake-up call for open standards in gaming hardware, or just another growing pain for Linux-based systems? Would you compromise on refresh rates for open-source freedom? #Games #VideoGames #Valve00Share