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Steam Machine vs. PS5 Pro - there’s a clear winner (for most gamers)
Tom's Guide • • technology
Key Points:
- The Steam Machine offers a PC gaming experience in the living room but comes at a high price, starting at $1,049 without a controller, whereas the PS5 Pro costs $899 and includes a controller.
- The PS5 Pro outperforms the Steam Machine with a more powerful custom AMD CPU and GPU, supporting 4K gaming, ray tracing, and higher frame rates, while the Steam Machine is limited to mostly 1080p and struggles with demanding AAA titles.
- The PS5 Pro provides a plug-and-play console experience with access to the latest PlayStation exclusives, whereas the Steam Machine offers greater flexibility with Steam's extensive game library and PC features like desktop mode and third-party apps.
- For most gamers seeking performance, value, and ease of use, the PS5 Pro is the better choice, while the Steam Machine may appeal to those heavily invested in the Steam ecosystem despite its higher cost and lower graphical capabilities.
- Both systems have been impacted by rising hardware costs due to the RAM shortage, but the PS5 Pro is more readily available without a waitlist compared to the Steam Machine.
