Will Valve’s $500 Steam Machine Kill Xbox? | Press Start Select Ep 71
from Press Start Select Podcast Hosted by Antonius DaGamer
Valve just shook the gaming industry. In this episode of Press Start Select, we break down the newly announced Steam Machine, a $500–$700 console-style PC targeting early 2026. With PS5-level performance, full access to the Steam library, and potential hardware upgrades, this device could disrupt the entire console market—and put real pressure on Xbox’s long-term strategy. We also dive into broader industry stories, including: Why Arc Raiders found success after a rough start The real reason live-service games fail How bad netcode kills fighting games Sony’s confusing approach to a Horizon MMO Marvel Rivals expanding with Gambit and Rogue Nintendo’s rushed gaming-movie plans Plus: our full Game Awards 2025 predictions—from Best Fighting Game to Game of the Year—and a reality check on Kingdom Hearts 4. Whether you're interested in hardware, live-service trends, fighting games, or industry strategy, this episode covers one of the biggest potential shifts in gaming’s future. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:46 Arc Raiders Success 08:40 Live Service Longevity 13:29 What Kills Fighting Games 17:47 Sony’s Horizon MMO Problem 37:25 Marvel Rivals: Gambit & Rogue 49:34 Nintendo’s Movie Problems 01:00:00 Steam Machine Announced 01:16:25 Steam Machine Success Factors 01:27:09 Best Fighting Game – Predictions 01:41:05 Best RPG – Predictions 01:56:59 Game of the Year Predictions 02:11:41 Surprise Trailer Predictions 02:18:05 Kingdom Hearts 4 Reality Check
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