# Steam Machine Too Expensive? Get a Dock for Your Handheld Gaming PC Instead

> I love my Steam Deck. I use it daily, enjoying everything from bite-sized indies and retro gems (thanks, EmuDeck!) to AAA games on its easy-to-use interface.

- **Source:** [Ign](https://www.ign.com/articles/steam-machine-too-expensive-jsaux-steam-deck-dock-alternative?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a63d6ccf4c52e43809bedcc)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #nintendo-switch #steam
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a63d6ccf4c52e43809bedcc

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