Baldur's Gate 3 Publishing Director Michael Dowse Speaks Valve With the new Steam Machine, success is expected at the Steam Deck level precisely because it does not have very high characteristics.
Valve hasn't revealed pricing details for the new Steam Machine, but in terms of hardware and performance it's comparable to something between the Xbox Series S and the base PS5 or Xbox Series X. That's a bit surprising considering the fact that those consoles came out five years ago and are themselves overshadowed by the more recent PS5 Pro. However, this also suggests that the final price will be more lenient in these difficult economic times.
Perhaps the living room will not be dominated by a handful of branded machines, but the war for the living room will be fought in storefronts where many manufacturers will produce equipment. In this sense, Valve and Xbox have an advantage. (Support for third party equipment).…November 13, 2025
Dawes added that there is a “huge opportunity” in the pre-built PC market, especially for living room use similar to consoles, but there is currently no “precedent” or “entry point” for pre-built PCs priced between $500 and $5,000 and above.
“If Valve can normalize things again and thus create an entry point, this new market has the potential for a lot of growth and therefore the potential for rapid movement and disruption,” Daus said.
“It is possible that the living room will not be dominated by a handful of branded machines, but (sic) the war for the living room will be fought in store windows, where many manufacturers will release their equipment. In this sense, Valve and Xbox have an advantage. (Support for third party equipment). Does the Xbox strategy make sense now?
I think Dawes is suggesting that in the future, TV games won't be as dependent on hardware manufacturers as storefronts like Steam, Epic, and others. Microsoft. So, essentially, a race of PC masters? Of course, why not?
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