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.
I think easiest option as of now is to have some friends or family in one of the neighbouring EU countries and ask them to order it. If you have any.
I’m clealy looking in my personal adress book to find someone who would be techie enough to order it for me and pass Valve selective process😅
Good luck! Sad how things often come with strings attached. They kinda do nice things, and you seem to be willing to buy their product... But then there's politics and business decisions and several silly hoops to jump through... Could be easy, but it's not 🤗
There are also dozend of commercial freight forwarders on the borders who do exactly that. The more pressing issue is the steam account.