I’d Buy These Steam Machine Alternatives Over the Real Thing in 2026

If you are on the hunt for Steam Machine alternatives, check out our best prebuilt PC picks that easily outperform Valve's ...

This $1,299 gaming PC wants to be a Steam Machine without waiting for Valve

MetaPCs has opened preorders for Steamroller, a $1,299 SteamOS gaming desktop built with standard PC parts instead of a ...

Valve Steam Machine Guide

The first Steam Machines, built in partnership with brands like Alienware, CyberPowerPC, and iBuyPower, came onto our radar ...

Surprise: Valve’s new Steam Machine is here, but the price is the real shocker

Valve Software abruptly opened reservations for its latest Steam Machine on Monday, but due to the ongoing PC component ...
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Inside Valve’s Unusual Rollout Plan for the Steam Machine

Valve is once again stepping into the gaming hardware market, this time with the Steam Machine and Steam Frame. These devices aim to address past challenges with a more deliberate launch strategy, ...
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Alienware Fixed the One Problem With the Area-51, and Now I’m Afraid I Love It

The Alienware 16 Area-51 (2026) costs way more than before, but at least the OLED screen is so much better. Reading time 8 minutes The Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) didn’t need much to become an ...
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The Best Gaming Laptops for 2026

Playing your favorite PC games with maxed-out settings doesn't mean you need a big desktop rig. We've found the best gaming ...
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Forget the Steam Machine: SteamOS is what PC gamers should be excited about

Valve's $1,049 Steam Machine isn't the real story. SteamOS is slowly expanding beyond the Steam Deck, bringing Valve one step ...