Stealth Master

Hella nice, but hella expensive. Thanks, 2026.

The Steam Machine is Valve's new piece of hardware entering the scene as a mini PC built for living room gaming. I love a lot about it, had some issues with it, but overall came away from my time with it feeling very positive. The big question mark has been around the Steam Machine price. After the Steam Deck had a jump in price, we knew that would be a major factor in who to recommend this to for PC gaming. The Steam Machine specs in coordination with how well it works with the Steam Controller being still make this an appealing PC rig to consider.

A wonderful design can't beat the ugly realities of pricing, performance, and consumer value.

While the Stealth Pro II is imperfect, it’s hard to argue that it’s less than great. The ANC and battery life have experienced massive upgrades. It takes a bit to dial in, but if you do, there is so much here to enjoy that it’s certainly worth making its way to the top of your shopping list.

Valve opened Steam Machine pre-orders, giving you a chance to get your name down early for a reservation, though it may be a while until you get it .