A former PlayStation CEO criticized the price and performance of the Steam Machine

The Steam Machine received a harsh evaluation from Shuhei Yoshida, former executive of Sony Interactive Entertainment. After testing the device, he highlighted some features but also questioned the price and graphical performance of Valve's proposal.

The former CEO of PlayStation valued the integration with Steam and the user experience, although he maintained that the performance and cost of the device limit its appeal to the general public. His statements add to the opinions of other users and specialists.

What positive aspects did Shuhei Yoshida find

In his analysis of Steam Machine, Yoshida highlighted the ease of use of the interface and the ability to access the Steam library directly from the television.

He also emphasized the interchangeable front casing for personalizing the device and the random videos that appear when starting the system. As he explained, these features make the experience more appealing to the user.

Additionally, he considered that using the Steam Controller to turn on the device adds an extra level of convenience.

The criticisms of performance

The former executive was much more critical when analyzing the technical aspects of Steam Machine.

Among his observations, he mentioned the performance in 3D games and the automatic resolution of 1080p. In that context, he made an ironic comparison by asking if he was "going back to the days of PS4."

As he explained, it is difficult to recommend the device, except for those looking to investigate or analyze it from a technical standpoint.

The report also notes that, after the launch, the first units reached triple their value due to high demand and limited supply.

What other users and specialists think

Yoshida's criticisms align with comments posted by users on forums and social media, where limitations in performance compared to other alternatives are also mentioned.

According to the report, several specialists believe that the technical specifications of the device are modest in relation to its price, especially when compared to current consoles or computers with similar features.

What the sector expects

The report indicates that part of the community is hoping for future software updates and hardware revisions that will improve the performance of Steam Machine.

Meanwhile, Valve has yet to publicly respond to the most significant criticisms of the device, in a market where competition between consoles and gaming PCs continues.

Yoshida also questioned the loading times of some titles and wondered what the system was doing during those waits.

The price, one of the most questioned points

Another aspect pointed out by Yoshida was the price of Steam Machine, which he described as "very unfriendly."