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The editors liked
Fresh and fun design
Gorgeous lighting scheme
Dedicated GPU at entry level
The Alienware Steam Machine brings Valve's Steam OS concept to life at an affordable price. It has a larger launch library than any living room console and it includes the unique new Steam Controller
Compact
Attractive design
Includes Steam Controller
SteamOS brings PC-gaming innovations to the television
Performance surpasses consoles
The editors didn't like
Still unproven product
Small on I/O
Steam OS is locked out of a vast majority of the Steam game library
Including nearly every hot new PC game. The controller has a deep learning curve
And will never be the best choice for some games. The more capable Windows version of this hardware cost
No Windows support
Only compatible with the fraction of Linux games available on Steam
If you love PC gaming, and are specifically a long-time Steam user who loves PC gaming, then you owe it to yourself to give this puppy a go. If you're a gamer who's lukewarm on PC gaming — especially if you don't use Steam — don't do it...
The Alienware Steam Machine brings Valve's Steam OS concept to life at an affordable price. It has a larger launch library than any living room console and it includes the unique new Steam Controller
Steam OS is locked out of a vast majority of the Steam game library, including nearly every hot new PC game. The controller has a deep learning curve, and will never be the best choice for some games. The more capable Windows version of this hardware cost
There are many ways to put PC games on a living room TV, and the Alienware Steam Machine is one of the most ambitious. Like all new console launches, there are rocky patches, but the biggest hurdle may be proving why Steam OS is a better choice than Wind...
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Published: 2015-11-10, Author: Jordan , review by: au.pcmag.com
Compact, attractive design, Includes Steam Controller, SteamOS brings PC-gaming innovations to the television, Performance surpasses consoles
No Windows support, Only compatible with the fraction of Linux games available on Steam, Pricey considering the specs
The Alienware Steam Machine's wonderful dream of PC-gaming optimized for your television is undercut by the disappointing reality of a gaming PC that only supports Linux...
PC gaming is great and all, but it's a bit darn nerdy, isn't it? Locked away in a dark corner of the house while all the cool kids are hanging out in the lounge with their PlayStations and Xboxes.What PC gaming needs is an injection of fun, accessibility...
Fresh and fun design, Gorgeous lighting scheme, Dedicated GPU at entry level
Still unproven product, Small on I/O
Alienware's Steam Machine is a gorgeous piece of hardware – something that would fit right in with your other game consoles or cable box in the entertainment center. While the company was only prepared to show a mockup unit, it's somewhat comforting to b...
The Alienware Steam Machine is definitely something that every gamer should look into – provided they're open to the idea of playing games on PC instead of Xbox Live or PlayStation Network. Within weeks, I'd embraced the idea of two gaming ecosystems in m...
Great introduction to PC gaming, System is fast and responsive, Vast indie game library, Intuitive and clean UI, SteamOS open platform great for modding
Limited AAA title library, Limited functionality, Finicky controller has a steep learning curve
The Alienware Steam Machine is great for existing PC gamers who want to easily extend the Steam experience across the rest of their home or dorm room (which could be a great use environment for a machine like this), without merely streaming titles from an...
Attractive interface, Lots of great games, Good performance
Expensive, Peripheral limitations, Not as robust as either a console or a gaming PC
The Alienware Steam Machine is full of contradictions. It's more expensive than a standard console, but not universally more powerful. It has thousands of games, but not necessarily the ones you'll want to play. The performance is great, but also exactly...
Published: 2015-11-22, Author: Perry , review by: geardiary.com
Tiny form factor, Easy to set up, Easy entry into PC gaming, Great performance for the price, Brings a gaming console experience to PC gaming, Tons of games available, Steam Controller is a revelation in PC gaming
SteamOS has some growing up to do; Many triple-A games are not available on SteamOS
