Yes, yes. I am super excited about Valve’s renewed interest in the Steam Machine initiative and the announcement that a much better version of the living room PC gaming experience is not only being worked on but will be released in 2026. I am beyond excited with what was shown and the hype around it has me ready to fork over my cash, assuming it is priced right.
However, a part of me wonders if Valve has actually learned anything from the mistakes it made with the Steam Deck. And yes, I really do consider the Steam Deck’s distribution a blunder. Wild, I know, but let me explain why I think that.
When the Steam Deck first launched, it was only available from the Steam website. That made sense on paper, and PC gamers knew exactly where to find it. But that was the problem. Only PC gamers or people who followed gaming outlets, tech journalists, or social media creators knew it existed. A massive number of everyday shoppers had no idea the Steam Deck was even a thing. I always felt that was a major issue.
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