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Here it is the first version of the STEAM MACHINE™ an open platform gaming system and development platform. The initial base system available for $299 and contains the following:
Intel Core i3-3220 Dual-Core 3.3Ghz processor
4 Gb of high speed RAM
(10) USB ports
80G harddrive
Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
HDMI high performance graphics
Low Power
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This Steam Machine console looks like a good basic Steam Machine for playing games like Dota 2, Team Fortress, League of Legends, Minecraft, Indie Games and console ports/emulators like Final Fantasy 7, Crazy Taxi, and Sonic the hedgehog which are available on Steam, other download stores, and through emulator roms B)
I like the small case.
Young Kids, and amateur gamers who play older games like Pac-man, Tetris, Super Mario World, Pong, and less intensive PC games like World of Warcraft, Runescape, and Minecraft will probably be the main buyers of this $299 consoles.
I think this Steam Machine prove that you can build your own Steam Machine for under $300, or even $100-200 if you buy used computer parts, use parts you already own, and buy from smaller brands like Zotac for the video card, and Patriot for the memory.