Steam Machine specs reveal a console on par with PS5 and Xbox — just about

Just how powerful will the Steam Machine be? Based on expert analysis of the specs revealed by Valve when it announced the Steam Machine on Wednesday, its new compact, console-like gaming PC is aimed straight at the capabilities of the current generation of home consoles: Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. It should be able to play the same games to a similar level of fidelity. But there are compromises in its spec that suggest that Valve has been very cost-conscious when designing the machine, and is hoping to make it as affordable as possible.