Baldur's Gate 3 publishing director Michael Douse says Valve is positioned for a Steam Deck-level success with the new Steam Machine, precisely because it isn't very high-spec.
Valve hasn't revealed pricing details for the new Steam Machine, but hardware and performance wise, it's been roughly likened to a middle point between the Xbox Series S and a base PS5 or Xbox Series X. That's a little surprising given the fact that those consoles came out five years ago and are themselves upstaged by the more recent PS5 Pro. That said, it also suggests the eventual price tag will be more forgiving in these trying economic times.
