Valve Deletes 4K 60FPS Claim From Steam Page After Reviews
Valve has removed references to 4K 60FPS performance on its Steam Machine product page following recent user reviews and technical scrutiny.
Answered
What performance claim was removed?
Valve removed the claim that the Steam Machine supports 4K 60FPS output from its product page.
What are the primary criticisms of the Steam Machine?
Coverage highlights concerns regarding its price point, reported RAM issues, and its competitive standing against DIY alternatives.
Has Valve commented on the pricing?
Digital Foundry reports that Valve has stated they would like to make the Steam Machine more affordable.
Where it stands
Valve updated its official Steam Machine product page to remove claims regarding 4K 60FPS output. Coverage from Kotaku notes the removal of the specific performance marketing.
Observers are tracking whether further hardware modifications will be announced to address the RAM issues noted by PCWorld. Information regarding potential performance software updates remains unspecified in current reporting.
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Coverage (5)
- Steam Machine sticker shock, even more Ubisoft layoffs, and another Xbox price hike Game Developer · 45d ago
- Valve’s Steam Machine is pricey. I built a DIY rival for $150 less PCWorld · 45d ago
- Valve Would "Love to Make the Steam Machine More Affordable" Digital Foundry · 45d ago
- Before you buy a Steam Machine, you need to know about its RAM issue PCWorld · 45d ago
- Valve Deletes 4K 60FPS Claim From Steam Page After Reviews Kotaku · 45d ago
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