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Ex-PlayStation Head Shuhei Yoshida Calls Steam Machine 'Meh', Questions Value

Former SIE Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida posted early impressions of Valve's Steam Machine on X, calling its performance "meh" and saying it's hard to recommend at its $1,000+ price. He noted default 1080p, long boot times, and that he'd only tested it for a few hours. Yoshida did praise the small form factor, quiet operation, changeable faceplate and easy-to-use UI. Steam Machines began shipping June 29 amid possible delays and higher resale prices.

• Performance judged "meh" and expensive at $1,000+
• Default 1080p and long game boot times noted
• Liked small, quiet design, customizable faceplate and UI
• Shipping started June 29; preorder delays and higher resale prices