How to become a golden age arcade machine collector and repairman – Reader’s Feature

A reader describes how his love for 80s arcade coin-ops led to him becoming a collector and getting ever more deeply involved ...
PC World

My new Steam Machine is adorably disappointing

PCWorld reviews the new Steam Machine, a compact 6-inch cube gaming console running SteamOS that costs over $1,000 but delivers PS5-comparable performance at nearly double the price. The device excels ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Microsoft killed my OptiPlex with Windows 11, so I gave it a better job instead

I turned a boring old office PC into the ultimate retro arcade cabinet ...
Family Destinations Guide

This Old-School Arcade Hidden In New Jersey Is Like A Total Blast From The Past

Silverball Retro Arcade is where the 1980s never ended and nobody’s complaining about it. Rows of vintage pinball machines ...
Analytics Insight

Remembering the Greatest Video Games of the 1970s: A Look Back at Gaming History

Overview The 1970s changed entertainment forever. Arcades became popular gathering spots, while home gaming slowly entered ...
Liliputing

AOOSTAR GODY is a small gaming PC with better-than Steam Machine graphics and $849 starting price (for a barebones model)

The AOOSTAR GODY is a small desktop computer with the specs of a decent gaming laptop (from a few years ago). Inside its 200 x 193 x 80mm (7.9″ x 7.6″ x 3.1″) chassis, the computer houses a 55-watt ...
Geeky Gadgets

How to Build a DIY Steam Machine Using Your Existing PC and SteamOS

Repurposing your PC into a Steam Machine is a practical way to enjoy a console-like gaming experience without investing in additional hardware. By installing SteamOS, a Linux-based operating system ...
TweakTown

Shuttle's new bare-bones PC lets you build your own Steam Machine

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. TweakTown may also earn commissions from other affiliate partners at no extra cost to you. TL;DR: Shuttle's XPC Barebone SB860R8 is a ...
Hosted on MSN

The Steam Machine still solves PC gaming's biggest problem despite its terrible value

Steam Machine removes PC friction: plug into your TV, sign into Steam, and start playing. One company, one warranty: Valve support simplifies troubleshooting vs custom PC headaches. Price ...
MMORPG

Steam Machine Early Impressions - Getting A Handle On Valve's PC

The Steam Machine burst onto the scene last week, with Valve finally revealing both the cost of its GabeCube and when you can get your hands on one. And it was a moment where I felt the internet had ...
Polygon

The less you know about PCs, the better the Steam Machine is

If you’re wondering who the target audience is for the Steam Machine, you’re looking right at him. Valve’s mini-PC was custom-built for my exact situation. I’m a lifelong console owner who has always ...
Digital Trends

This $1,299 gaming PC wants to be a Steam Machine without waiting for Valve

Valve’s Steam Machine may be the face of SteamOS, but the platform isn’t exclusive to it. A big announcement after Steam Machine’s unveiling was that SteamOS would be arriving on systems outside of ...