Former PlayStation Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida expressed lukewarm impressions of Valve's Steam Machine on July 2, saying the device performed "meh" and was hard to recommend at its price.

Valve began shipping the Steam Machine after its June 29 launch, and early preorder emails created confusion about delivery timelines.

Yoshida, writing on X, noted that the system defaults to 1080p, that some games take a long time to boot, and that he had only tested the unit for a few hours.

He said the machine's small form factor, quiet operation, interchangeable faceplate, user-friendly interface, and ability to stream games to a TV are positive features, but overall he remains unconvinced by its more than $1,000 cost.

Retail availability is limited, and some buyers may face extended wait times or higher secondary‑market prices.