If you want a gaming PC that can run games up to 60fps with ray-tracing turned on, the Steam Machine might not be for you. In fact, some reviewers were struggling to get 60fps in newer games, even on medium graphics settings with ray-tracing turned off.

For a console that is priced at $1050, I'm not sold.

'This whole Steam Machine is the most depressing thing for me in the last 7 months. It's officially DOA': gamers hate the RAM configuration lottery with Valve's new PC.

With the Steam Machine launching with SteamOS, that advantage would logically make its way over to the living room PC. But even if you do manage to get a Steam Machine before the end of the year, its biggest draw–providing a seamless living room PC gaming experience–can be replicated today.

If you're new to PC gaming, here's a crash course on the Steam Machine and how it differs from a traditional video game console.

While everyone is eagerly awaiting Valve to release its Steam Machine, some accessory-makers were more eager and are already taking preorders.

Comparably, Microsoft's current flagship console, the Xbox Series X, will set you back roughly $649 / £499 / €599, whilst Sony's PS5 Pro can cost $899 / £798 / €899.

With a base PS5 outperforming the Steam Machine, you might want to wait for the PS6.