My First 17 Minutes With the Steam Machine

The Steam Machine packs SteamOS into a tiny silent cube with strong TV integration but starts at a high price.

• Bundle Details — Includes controller, two face plates, and machine in one package [00:24]

• Wood Panel — Actual wood face plate feels premium with community design files coming soon [01:08]

• Compact Form — Measures just about 6 by 6 inches for easy placement [01:27]

• Front Ports — Two USB 3.5 GB ports plus micro SD slot for quick storage adds [03:52]

• Rear Connections — HDMI with consumer electronics control, DisplayPort, Ethernet, and 10 GB/s USB-C [04:17]

• Cooling Setup — Custom 120 mm fan and heat sink stay silent even with HVAC running [07:28]

• LED Indicator — RGB light bar shows download progress while the screen stays off [08:00]

• Pricing — 512 GB version without controller costs $1050 and 2 TB bundle reaches $1428 [13:10]

• Update Advice — Beta channel recommended for latest fixes and features [09:37]

• Game Test — Expedition 33 hits 60 fps with FSR but shows texture pop-in and short draw distance [18:50]

• What storage expansion method works for non-demanding games on the Steam Machine?

• How many Steam controllers connect directly without extra pucks?