Larian Publishing Boss Questions Value of High-Spec Steam Machine
A high-end steam Machine is unlikely to succeed, according to Larian Publishing boss Michael Douse. Douse stated that anyone seeking a powerful PC gaming experiance will likely opt for traditional PC builds rather than a pre-built Steam Machine, rendering a high-specification version redundant.
The comments, initially shared on X (formerly Twitter) and reported by PC Gamer, raise questions about Valve’s potential future hardware strategy. While Valve has historically experimented with Steam Machines, a renewed push into the hardware space with a high-end offering appears increasingly improbable given the established PC market and consumer preferences. this impacts not only Valve, but also potential beneficiaries like Microsoft and Epic Games who could see increased sales through a thriving PC gaming hardware ecosystem. The discussion arrives as anticipation builds for updates on Valve’s Steam Machine project, expected sometime next year.
douse’s full statement, as reported by PC Gamer, is: “There’s no point making a high spec Steam Machine as anyone who wants a powerful PC is going to look elsewhere anyway.”
The news arrives amid ongoing debate about the future of PC gaming hardware and the potential for increased competition from gaming platforms.
Source: https://x.com/Cromwelp/status/1989082317084926018 via https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/no-point-making-a-high-spec-steam-machine-larian-publishing-boss-says-because-anyone-who-wants-a-powerful-pc-is-going-to-look-elsewhere-anyway/
