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.

  • Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
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    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
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      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 😁