Just how powerful will the Steam Machine be? Based on expert analysis of the specs revealed by Valve when it announced the Steam Machine on Wednesday, its new compact, console-like gaming PC is aimed straight at the capabilities of the current generation of home consoles: Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. It should be able to play the same games to a similar level of fidelity. But there are compromises in its spec that suggest that Valve has been very cost-conscious when designing the machine, and is hoping to make it as affordable as possible.
Steam Machine specs reveal a console on par with PS5 and Xbox — just about
