MetaPCs has opened preorders for Steamroller, a $1,299 SteamOS gaming desktop built with standard PC parts instead of a ...

We’ve been calling the Steam Machine a video game console because that’s what little boxes that play games and sit next to ...

With the next generation of consoles looking like they'll be digital only, I'm wondering why a gamer wouldn't make the switch ...

In making its point, Valve said a console like an Xbox or PlayStation device would typically be sold at a loss, with ...

Valve says the Steam Machine is designed around an open PC ecosystem rather than the subsidized, locked-down pricing model ...

Microsoft has created a new logo and category for Xbox gaming, with Xbox Handheld appearing on the Gears of War: E-Day ...

PC gaming has continued to grow in popularity over the years, and the recent Steam Machine announcement from Valve has reignited conversations about PC gaming vs traditional consoles. In discussing ...

There are many reasons gamers choose PC over consoles in 2026, and I can personally vouch for some of them. Building a gaming PC was never a purely rational decision for me, since it has always ...

Disappointed by console moves to kill physical discs, millions of players are abandoning closed ecosystems for modular, open ...

It now appears that the gaming industry is entering a structural recalibration of sorts. According to Newzoo’s 2026 PC & Console Gaming Report, the post-pandemic plateau has finally broken, giving way ...

Gaming without a dedicated console or high-end PC is becoming more accessible, and Onmo+ is the latest brand to tap into this ...

Gaming PC setup with monitor, RGB case, speakers, and VR headset on a desk. - Dragos Condrea/Getty Images There are many reasons gamers choose PC over consoles in 2026, and I can personally vouch for ...