Will Valve’s $500 Steam Machine Kill Xbox? | Press Start Select Ep 71

<p>Valve just shook the gaming industry. In this episode of Press Start Select, we break down the newly announced Steam Machine, a $500–$700 console-style PC targeting early 2026. With PS5-level performance, full access to the Steam library, and potential hardware upgrades, this device could disrupt the entire console market—and put real pressure on Xbox’s long-term strategy.</p><p><br></p><p>We also dive into broader industry stories, including:</p><p><br></p><p>Why Arc Raiders found success after a rough start</p><p><br></p><p>The real reason live-service games fail</p><p><br></p><p>How bad netcode kills fighting games</p><p><br></p><p>Sony’s confusing approach to a Horizon MMO</p><p><br></p><p>Marvel Rivals expanding with Gambit and Rogue</p><p><br></p><p>Nintendo’s rushed gaming-movie plans</p><p><br></p><p>Plus: our full Game Awards 2025 predictions—from Best Fighting Game to Game of the Year—and a reality check on Kingdom Hearts 4.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you&#39;re interested in hardware, live-service trends, fighting games, or industry strategy, this episode covers one of the biggest potential shifts in gaming’s future.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:46 Arc Raiders Success</p><p>08:40 Live Service Longevity</p><p>13:29 What Kills Fighting Games</p><p>17:47 Sony’s Horizon MMO Problem</p><p>37:25 Marvel Rivals: Gambit &amp; Rogue</p><p>49:34 Nintendo’s Movie Problems</p><p>01:00:00 Steam Machine Announced</p><p>01:16:25 Steam Machine Success Factors</p><p>01:27:09 Best Fighting Game – Predictions</p><p>01:41:05 Best RPG – Predictions</p><p>01:56:59 Game of the Year Predictions</p><p>02:11:41 Surprise Trailer Predictions</p><p>02:18:05 Kingdom Hearts 4 Reality Check</p>