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dbrand turns Steam Machine into Portal's Companion Cube

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Gaming accessory company dbrand has released a case that transforms the new Steam Machine into a Weighted Companion Cube, a recognizable item from the Portal video game series. The case, available for pre-order, aims to enhance the aesthetic of the Steam Machine, turning it into a functional gaming diorama. Two versions are offered: a standard edition with extra accessories for $129 and a simpler "Poverty Edition" for $99. AI

RANK_REASON This is a product accessory release for a gaming console, not a core AI development.

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dbrand turns Steam Machine into Portal's Companion Cube

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Anthony Karcz, Senior Contributor ·

    This Is A Triumph—Dbrand Converts Steam Machine Into Companion Cube

    For this experiment, we do not recommend using your Steam Machine Companion Cube™ for anything other than display and encasing your Valve-manufactured gaming cube.

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