Steam Machine won’t be $800+

It’s time to take on audience predictions about Steam Hardware, Linux gaming, and Valve’s next moves. I’m giving my True/False verdicts on some hot takes from the community—including whether Steam Machine can survive at $800, if Valve’s going full ARM, and what’s actually happening with retro handhelds.

@NerdNest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyTxktBGfc0

References:
@CyberDopamine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kflIp1rBJgw
@2kliksphilip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxm00TWAoEc
@SkillUp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvu66Y2VLq8
@LinusTechTips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnKy4UEdiyo

CHAPTERS
00:00 Start
01:08 False: Valve will go full ARM in 5-7 years
03:57 True: Quick Resume is more important than Performance
05:22 True: Valve has an ace up its sleeve when it comes to performance
07:44 True: Steam Machine will incentivize developers to target 8GB VRAM
09:13 True: GTA 6 on Steam Machine
11:01 False: Anti-cheat on Linux
12:39 True: Steam Machine is DOA at $800
21:44 True: HL3 could move 10M
24:07 False: Playstation will be forced away from consoles
26:01 True: Steam Frame will rival Meta Quest
27:33 True: Retro Android Handhelds are going to be more valuable now
28:50 True: Tinkerers often choose curation
29:45 False: Bazzite will become obsolete after Steam Machine
31:40 True: Steam Deck will keep being updated and usable
32:35 True: Without Valve, these are just PCs with Linux