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

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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