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Shuhei Yoshida Trashed Steam Machine's Speed and Price, Yet Admits He Can't Stop Enjoying Its Compact Design and Quietness
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Key Points:
- Shuhei Yoshida, former PlayStation Studios president, shared a mixed review of Valve's new Steam Machine, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses after several hours of use.
- He criticized the system's 3D performance as underwhelming and noted it defaults to 1080p resolution, which feels outdated compared to current-gen consoles targeting 4K gaming.
- Positive aspects included an easy-to-navigate user interface, the ability to power on the console via the Steam Controller, customizable faceplates, and quiet operation.
- Yoshida found the Steam Controller's touchpad overly sensitive and the analog sticks too loose, and he suggested the Steam Machine's high price might only appeal to enthusiasts or industry professionals.
- Early user reports of hardware failures, dubbed the "Red Line of Death," add to concerns about the Steam Machine's reliability and value proposition.
