Hey everyone, just saw some interesting comparisons pop up about Valve's new Steam Machine mini PC going head-to-head with the PS5. Apparently, while it's impressively compact and quiet, the consensus is that it's quite expensive for the performance it delivers, especially if you're starting fresh without an existing Steam library. Testing showed it generally keeps pace with the PS5 in titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Resident Evil Requiem, but struggled considerably with Death Stranding 2, where the PS5 maintained a clear lead in visuals and framerate. While the ability to tweak settings is a PC advantage, for pure gaming value and consistent performance, it seems dedicated consoles still hold the edge. It's a neat piece of tech for its size, but I think for most of us, the PS5 or Xbox Series X remain the more sensible choice.