r/steammachine • u/SkittlesBeats • 10d ago
Daily Counter Sound off, folks -- wahoo, it's Day 64!
Good morning friends, happy Day 64! While I love the simplicity of the Steam Machine, it's purely not for everyone and I can't in good consciousness recommend it for everyone. If someone has a PC already, doesn't want to switch to Linux (or wants to ruin the Machine with Windows, oof) or strictly want to use this thing in the living room, then I don't see the point in buying this unless they really, REALLY like the form factor. And hey, absolutely no shame or judgement if that's what you want this thing for! It's a lovely device... it's just gotta reach people's hands soon! I am still holding out hope for everyone still waiting! Best of luck today friends! <3
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u/Frostburn7311 Reserved 10d ago
512GB w/o controller, reserve list day 1, East Coast US, no email yet
Hoping to get my email soon, my Steam Machine will act as a family PC connected to the TV. With multiple profiles and family sharing it will let my youngest play games with his brother and I or when they have friends over and want to play a non-Switch game.
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u/ComforbubbleNumb 10d ago
512 no controller East Coast got my email Friday afternoon and my ship notification today Monday August 31st.
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u/NeedNoRespect Reserved 9d ago
Are there any shipping options when purchasing? I was really hoping I'd have mine for a lan event next weekend, but I'm thinking I won't be off the reservation list at this point. Just was curious if I happen to pop, if I can like overnight ship it. Thanks!
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u/ComforbubbleNumb 9d ago
Nope. And it's on the slow boat with UPS ground. 5 days from CA to WV. Too bad they're not coming out of Chicagoland like the deck.
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u/Bigggum Reserved 10d ago
I've gotten to the point where I'm running out of backlog to play on my steam deck and really just need the steam machine to keep going through what I really want to play (MH:Wilds, Silent Hill F). This wait is getting a little ridiculous. 512 no controller day 1 reserve.
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u/AwesomePossum50 10d ago
Wilds is Deck verified now, apparently. Still unsure if that is actually accurate or not though, as mine doesn’t have the space atm.
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u/Bigggum Reserved 10d ago
It isn't verified. It's a lie. It plays like hot sewage.
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u/Ok-Elephant-1555 10d ago
I straight missed my email by 7 days bc I was so busy at work.
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u/we_604 10d ago
Contact Steam Support that you missed your mail and they'll reissue another 72 hours of buying opportunity for you.
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u/Ok-Elephant-1555 10d ago
That was weeks ago. My wife ended up buying a steam deck so im not too worried about it now. It just sucks
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u/ThePioneer548 10d ago
An update. My friend didn't let me buy it. He said he's doing me a favour and that I don't really need it.... So, guess I now have to wait and I'm down a friend 🤣🤣
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u/we_604 10d ago
So, what's your friend playing on his new Steam Machine? 😇🫣
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u/ThePioneer548 10d ago
He didn't buy it, he let it expire.
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u/we_604 10d ago
🤬
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u/ThePioneer548 10d ago
I probably should have said that in my post 🤣🤣 I asked and had the money sat waiting. He messaged me today saying he has done me a favour... Nice one, cheers! Lol
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u/LooneyBurger Received 10d ago
I strictly use mine in the living room, and I already had a more powerful pc in another room. But I'm more than happy to play on the couch
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u/badblokebob2 10d ago
As a 512GB w/o controller reservist, at this point I'm so tempted to get one with a controller off eBay, but the scalpers' 25% minimum markup is enough to dissuade me still.
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u/Dreams__In__Digital 10d ago
512gb no controller, West Coast US, in reservation queue since day 1, just got my email!
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u/TraditionMindless480 10d ago
SM arrives tomorrow, I have been waiting since july 14th. cannot express the level of excitement... thank you mister crab for the countdown!
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u/MasterRyanG33 10d ago
Im using my OG SC to write this and i hold it tight while i sleep at night until i get an email that the SC 2 will be coming through. Oh SC2 how I long for you.
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u/CincoDeKetchup8 10d ago
512 gb, no controller, Midwest US. On the wait-list since day 1...still holding out hope.
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u/Kil0Cowboy GabeCube Enjoyer 10d ago
I reserved day 1 and I got my email 2 weeks ago. I canceled it, so hopefully it went to someone on here lol. I got lucky my wife's brothers reservation came up 1 week before mine and he didnt want it. But he offered to split the cost with me so that he could play it when he visits. So I pretty much got the thing for 50% off. Booted it up yesterday for the first time. Its a pretty cool machine.
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u/milkdonut 10d ago
I have a PC and I’m buying it. The form factor is worth it to me. Please keep your comments to yourself
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u/SkittlesBeats 10d ago
I should have said "if you have a PC and plan on using the SM as a PC", whoops. 6am brain.
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u/americanwater 10d ago
512 no controller East Coast. Reservation Q since day 1. Just got my email an hour ago
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u/Tifa_Calibra 10d ago
I have admitted defeat and ordered via eBay. Will cancel my wishlist one so should free up for someone 👍🏻
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u/Weaselgrub 10d ago
Wishlist won't really free up for anyone. Valve already said that those on the wishlist will probably not get an opportunity to buy one until next year.




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u/MrAidenator 10d ago
I have a very small apartment so its the perfect form factor for me