Hi everyone!

I had been a Playstation user since the first one and I own the fifth one.

After using Linux for years on weak computers for my admin, I decided to try Linux gaming in 2025 and bought a used LCD Steam Deck.

While I’ve been enjoying the Steam Deck, it hurts my neck and isn’t powerful enough for sim racing games.

Naturally, I was happy to learn that the Steam Machine was coming and was willing to invest up to CHF1000.- (~$1236) to get it.

Sadly, it’s not available to order in my country, Switzerland.

So now I have to choose between finding ways to order a Steam Machine or buying a prebuilt computer since I don’t want to source components to build something myself.

My priority would still be the Steam Machine, but I’d be open to alternatives.

What are your advices, what would you do if you’re in the same situation?

Thanks in advance for your help.

  • Glytch@lemmy.worldEnglish
    41·
    20 hours ago

    Is there any reason other than FOMO that you need a Steam Machine right now?

    You could get a dock for your Steam Deck and play on a TV using a controller, that way it would be a larger screen that wouldn’t hurt your neck.

    • Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
      2·
      18 hours ago

      I already have a dock and might be exploring waiting 3 more years until getting something more powerful.

      To be honest, it’s only for the sim racing side that I really need something powerful. I tried Asseto Corsa Competizione on the big screen with my wheel and it was unplayable…

      But I might just use my Playstation 5 for this for a few more years even if I wanted to get out of that ecosystem and fully enjoy Linux gaming.

      • Willdrick@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        15 hours ago

        Self built pc user here, but fellow sim racing degenerate.

        ACC runs great on bazzite, though I have never played competitively. Got a g29 and works OOTB on Bazzite. The only extra step was downloading “oversteer” to adjust settings per game. You might need a different piece of software (from Bazaar aappstore) depending on your base’s brand.

        If you are somewhat inclined, I’d highly recommend building your own machine, especially if you have a nerdy friend, relative or coworker that could coach you along the way.

        FWIW, here are some titles I’ve tried and ran without issues:

        • AMS2
        • RaceRoom
        • Project Cars 2
        • Beam.ng (AI drivers have a lot more cpu overhead tho)
        • Asetto Corsa (tho CSP and launcher are a pain to set up)
        • Dirt Rally 2.0
        • Forza 4 5 and 6 (6 needs a few tweaks)
        • RaceRoom

        Depending on the usecase for your future machine, you can choose between regular and “deck” versions of bazzite. Deck versions boot straight to big picture mode, easier if you want it on your living room or as a dedicated simrig pc.

        Go for amd and you’ll have absolutely no issues, everything will run straight out of the install

        • Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
          1·
          6 hours ago

          But did you try these games on a big screen with the Deck?

          I’ll try running ACC again because I’ve just watched the wrong settings video since it was unplayable.

          • Willdrick@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            2 hours ago

            I dont have a deck, I’m on LATAM so I don’t even expect neither the deck nor the gabecube ever coming here…

            Used to play it on my previous rig (ryzen 5 2400G + rx580) on lower settings. That’s why I got hooked with AMS 2, ran far better 😁