# There's another Steam Machine clone, and it shows that copycats are missing the point — here are the 4 key things these gaming PC alternatives get wrong

> A number of Steam Machine clones are now out thereThe latest is the 'Steamroller' from Meta PCs in the USWhile it has strengths over and above Valve's PC, it misses out on some key aspects, notably around its…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/new-steam-machine-clone-shows-copycats-are-missing-the-point-the-usd1-299-steamroller-may-run-steamos-but-it-gets-4-key-aspects-wrong?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bad20254f0da55deb540e)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #amd #ryzen #steam
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4bad20254f0da55deb540e

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