Hardware7.01.2014

Steam Machine prototypes revealed

At CES 2014 Valve unveiled 14 partners who will be producing Steam Machines.

All have prototype designs ready which will be heading into production for release in 2014.

The Steam Machines will be produced by the following companies:

  1. Alienware
  2. Alternate
  3. CyberPowerPC
  4. Digital Storm
  5. Falcon NW
  6. GigaByte
  7. iBuyPower
  8. Maingear
  9. Material.net
  10. Next Spa
  11. Origin PC
  12. Scan
  13. Webhallen
  14. Zotac

The Steam Machines run the gamut of price and performance options, with systems starting from $499.

Every Steam Machine includes a Steam Controller and is powered by the SteamOS, a custom OS built atop Linux.

“The first generation Steam Machines offers something for every gamer, which is a critical part of extending Steam into the living room,” said Gabe Newell of Valve. “With over 3,000 games and more than 65 million gamers on Steam, it’s important to offer gamers a variety of Steam Machines that allow them to select what makes the most sense for them.”

Check out the Steam Machines and specs below.

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Article courtesy of MyGaming

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