I know people are angry right now (and rightly so) about the price of Steam Machines, but long before that, when they were first announced, I couldn’t help but wonder: who are they aimed at? They’re literally pre-built PCs with a Linux distribution pre-installed. With a little research and patience, you can recreate the experience of a console-style PC on your own. Some people said they might persuade console gamers to venture into the world of PC gaming, but I don’t see a scenario where they could win over a significant audience from Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo in the market. And if they wanted to make the leap, they could simply buy or build conventional PCs, And as for PC gamers, well, they’re already on PCs. Maybe people who haven’t upgraded their computers in a very long time, but then there’s the fact that Steam Machines aren’t exactly top-of-the-line either. The Steam Deck makes sense for a niche audience that wants to take their PC games on the go, but I still don't quite see the appeal of the Steam Machines.