Valve’s Steam Machine may not be the most powerful gaming PC, but its fixed hardware target and SteamOS push could encourage ...

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

We’ve been calling the Steam Machine a video game console because that’s what little boxes that play games and sit next to ...

In making its point, Valve said a console like an Xbox or PlayStation device would typically be sold at a loss, with ...

Valve says the Steam Machine is designed around an open PC ecosystem rather than the subsidized, locked-down pricing model ...

PC gaming has continued to grow in popularity over the years, and the recent Steam Machine announcement from Valve has reignited conversations about PC gaming vs traditional consoles. In discussing ...

Why this is important: If Valve prices the Steam Machine like a proper PC, it immediately sets a different expectation for buyers. Let’s be real, you’re paying PC-level money, not subsidised console ...

Gaming PC setup with monitor, RGB case, speakers, and VR headset on a desk. - Dragos Condrea/Getty Images There are many reasons gamers choose PC over consoles in 2026, and I can personally vouch for ...

Microsoft has created a new logo and category for Xbox gaming, with Xbox Handheld appearing on the Gears of War: E-Day ...

Tired of hidden fees and locked-down settings on your PlayStation 5 console? Discover the five massive advantages a custom ...

No one’s saying consoles are done. They still sell well and offer some great experiences. But if you look at where things are going — both in terms of technology and what gamers want — it’s hard not ...

It now appears that the gaming industry is entering a structural recalibration of sorts. According to Newzoo’s 2026 PC & Console Gaming Report, the post-pandemic plateau has finally broken, giving way ...