Steam Machine vs. PS5 Pro: Sony Wins on Price and Performance

Executive Briefing

• Launches June 29, Valve's Steam Machine starts at $1,049, significantly exceeding the PS5 Pro's $899 price tag.
• Performs roughly equivalent to a base PS5, not the Pro, despite being marketed as a premium PC gaming alternative.
• Measures about 6 inches on all sides, offering a notably smaller and sleeker form factor than the bulky PS5.
• Lacks access to PlayStation exclusives like Ghost of Yōtei and upcoming titles Marvel's Wolverine and God of War Laufey.
• Analysts suggest a gaming PC or laptop offers better value for a few hundred dollars more than the Steam Machine.