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.

Edit and update:

Thank you all for your answers and useful links! You gave me some great advices!

In the end, I’ll keep using a combo of Steam Deck and Playstation 5 for a while. The Steam Deck for almost every game, but more often than before docked to preserve my neck, and the Playstation 5 for demanding racing games or an eventual Last Of Us 3.

Then, around 2029, once my Playstation 5 is gonna be old and not upgradeable, I’ll get a Linux gaming rig which is gonna be more powerful. At that time, I’ll have a better disposable income, but I’d still want to pay around CHF 1000.- anyway.

It’ll also allow me to fully emulate all my Playstation games which aren’t available on PC, at least from PS1 to PS4 generations, and use these consoles as decoration for memories.

  • Willdrick@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 days ago

    Self built pc user here, but fellow sim racing degenerate.

    ACC runs great on bazzite, though I have never played competitively. Got a g29 and works OOTB on Bazzite. The only extra step was downloading “oversteer” to adjust settings per game. You might need a different piece of software (from Bazaar aappstore) depending on your base’s brand.

    If you are somewhat inclined, I’d highly recommend building your own machine, especially if you have a nerdy friend, relative or coworker that could coach you along the way.

    FWIW, here are some titles I’ve tried and ran without issues:

    • AMS2
    • RaceRoom
    • Project Cars 2
    • Beam.ng (AI drivers have a lot more cpu overhead tho)
    • Asetto Corsa (tho CSP and launcher are a pain to set up)
    • Dirt Rally 2.0
    • Forza 4 5 and 6 (6 needs a few tweaks)
    • RaceRoom

    Depending on the usecase for your future machine, you can choose between regular and “deck” versions of bazzite. Deck versions boot straight to big picture mode, easier if you want it on your living room or as a dedicated simrig pc.

    Go for amd and you’ll have absolutely no issues, everything will run straight out of the install

    • Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
      1·
      2 days ago

      But did you try these games on a big screen with the Deck?

      I’ll try running ACC again because I’ve just watched the wrong settings video since it was unplayable.

      • Willdrick@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        2 days ago

        I dont have a deck, I’m on LATAM so I don’t even expect neither the deck nor the gabecube ever coming here…

        Used to play it on my previous rig (ryzen 5 2400G + rx580) on lower settings. That’s why I got hooked with AMS 2, ran far better 😁