The Steam Machine is finally back… but are the prices already killing the hype?

This week on Wired Nerdy, Keith and Doug dive into the newly announced Steam Machine pricing and the internet’s reaction. Is Valve asking too much, or are gamers overreacting? We break down the numbers, the value proposition, and whether these systems have a real chance to compete in today’s gaming landscape.

We also talk about:
🎮 Steam Machine price controversy
🌆 Doug’s recent trip to Chicago
🎬 The biggest movies coming this summer
🍿 What we’re excited (and worried) about in gaming and entertainment
🤓 Plenty of nerdy tangents along the way

Join us for another laid-back conversation covering gaming, tech, movies, and whatever else grabs our attention.

What do you think about the Steam Machine pricing? Let us know in the comments!

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In this episode of the Wired Nerdy Podcast, Sony is shaking things up with a two-hour in-theater premiere for State of Play. Join Keith and Doug as they explore whether this bold move is a marketing stunt or the future of entertainment. Plus, get hands-on impressions of the Steam Controller, dive into our Steam Wishlists, and hear about the summer movie releases we’re excited about. Tune in to find out!

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This year, we had the chance to attend and work the 2026 Columbia Retro Game Convention, where we also hosted a special live panel with none other than John Riggs. During the panel, we sat down for a fun, wide-ranging conversation covering retro gaming, the future of computing, YouTube, nostalgia, breakfast cereal, and plenty of unexpected detours along the way. We also opened the floor to audience questions, which made for an even more entertaining and unpredictable discussion. If you’re a fan of retro games, gaming culture, tech talk, and off-the-wall conversations, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Check out this special live interview from the Wired Nerdy podcast.