Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, Mike reviews the Steam Machine, also known as the "Gabecube".
It's a pricey device, but what can it do? Is it powerful enough to justify the $1049 cost of entry? Watch and find out!
Video is for educational purposes only.
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Purchase the Steam Deck Here (Non-Affiliate Link):
store.steampowered.com/hardware/steammachine
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Other devices mentioned in this video:
GMKTec K12 Mini PC (Amazon Affiliate Link): amzn.to/4fa5l4K
Steam Deck OLED (Non-Affiliate Link): store.steampowered.com/steamdeck
MSI Cyborg 15 Gaming Laptop (Non-Affiliate Link): walmart.com/ip/20078668245
ASUS XBox Ally X (Best Buy Affiliate Link): bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/enJYx1
Logitech Keyboard/Mouse Combo (Amazon Affiliate Link): amzn.to/4fJr4ka
Retroshooter Lightguns (Non-Affiliate Link): retroshooter.com
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Controller (Amazon Affiliate Link): amzn.to/44Bp07F
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Talk to Mikhailov:
Follow Retro Handhelds and join the Discord here: retrohandhelds.gg
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0:00 Introduction
2:53 Where to Purchase
3:15 Unboxing
4:07 Specs
5:10 Device Tour
6:33 Teardown / Hard Drive Swap
8:56 Benchmarks, Comparisons, & Alternative Devices
14:02 What is the Steam Machine & is it Worth It?
15:19 Initial Setup & the Steam Controller
16:37 PC Gameplay
18:15 Emulation Testing (PS3)
19:17 Testing Other Operating Systems (Batocera)
21:13 Final Thoughts
24:17 Wrap-Up & Patron Thanks
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Follow these other YouTubers!
Retro Handhelds: youtube.com/RetroHandhelds
Retro Game Corps: youtube.com/c/RetroGameCorps
Retro Tech Dad: youtube.com/channel/UCK252LBdiJMlarfrFl5TItA
Kei’s Retro Gaming: youtube.com/channel/UCbNUNlHqCIx8NLv6fsdTDGA
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Special Thanks for the Effects and Songs in this Video:
Music by Nile the Nightmare: nilethenightmare.bandcamp.com
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Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you.
Please like and subscribe if this video was helpful.
#steammachine #steamdeck #retrohandhelds #handheldgaming #steamcontroller #retrogaming #pcgaming
In this video, Mike reviews the Steam Machine, also known as the "Gabecube".
It's a pricey device, but what can it do? Is it powerful enough to justify the $1049 cost of entry? Watch and find out!
Video is for educational purposes only.
———————————————————————————
Purchase the Steam Deck Here (Non-Affiliate Link):
store.steampowered.com/hardware/steammachine
———————————————————————————
Other devices mentioned in this video:
GMKTec K12 Mini PC (Amazon Affiliate Link): amzn.to/4fa5l4K
Steam Deck OLED (Non-Affiliate Link): store.steampowered.com/steamdeck
MSI Cyborg 15 Gaming Laptop (Non-Affiliate Link): walmart.com/ip/20078668245
ASUS XBox Ally X (Best Buy Affiliate Link): bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/enJYx1
Logitech Keyboard/Mouse Combo (Amazon Affiliate Link): amzn.to/4fJr4ka
Retroshooter Lightguns (Non-Affiliate Link): retroshooter.com
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Controller (Amazon Affiliate Link): amzn.to/44Bp07F
———————————————————————————
Talk to Mikhailov:
Follow Retro Handhelds and join the Discord here: retrohandhelds.gg
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0:00 Introduction
2:53 Where to Purchase
3:15 Unboxing
4:07 Specs
5:10 Device Tour
6:33 Teardown / Hard Drive Swap
8:56 Benchmarks, Comparisons, & Alternative Devices
14:02 What is the Steam Machine & is it Worth It?
15:19 Initial Setup & the Steam Controller
16:37 PC Gameplay
18:15 Emulation Testing (PS3)
19:17 Testing Other Operating Systems (Batocera)
21:13 Final Thoughts
24:17 Wrap-Up & Patron Thanks
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Follow these other YouTubers!
Retro Handhelds: youtube.com/RetroHandhelds
Retro Game Corps: youtube.com/c/RetroGameCorps
Retro Tech Dad: youtube.com/channel/UCK252LBdiJMlarfrFl5TItA
Kei’s Retro Gaming: youtube.com/channel/UCbNUNlHqCIx8NLv6fsdTDGA
———————————————————————————
Special Thanks for the Effects and Songs in this Video:
Music by Nile the Nightmare: nilethenightmare.bandcamp.com
———————————————————————————
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you.
Please like and subscribe if this video was helpful.
#steammachine #steamdeck #retrohandhelds #handheldgaming #steamcontroller #retrogaming #pcgaming
