I reported on the failure of Valve's first Steam Machines 8 years ago—this time I think they have it right

I reported on the failure of Valve's first Steam Machines 8 years ago—this time I think they have it right

The original Steam Machines didn't kick off a new era of PC gaming, but Valve's second attempt just might.

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One of Valve's new Steam Machines with a prototype e-ink faceplate.

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