First-Wave Steam Machines Reach Early Buyers in Multiple Countries as Limited Supply Leaves Others Waiting
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Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jul 2
First-Wave Steam Machines Reach Early Buyers in Multiple Countries as Limited Supply Leaves Others Waiting
1 articles · Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jul 2
Summary
Steam Machines began landing with early adopters Tuesday evening in Asia, with confirmed deliveries soon spreading to the UK, Australia, the Netherlands and other regions.
Early owners described the hardware as smaller than expected and "whisper quiet," while photos on the Steam Machine subreddit turned the launch into a global unboxing and size-comparison showcase.
Limited first-wave supply left many buyers still refreshing for shipping emails or frustrated after the device sold out quickly, underscoring uneven access despite the broader rollout.
The arrival wave also drew wider attention beyond fans, with former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida sharing his own impressions as the launch moved from preorder anticipation to hands-on reaction.