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Engadget Podcast: Steam Machine price, Sony disc exit, Xbox layoffs

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The Engadget Podcast discusses the high price of Valve's Steam Machine, questioning its market appeal compared to expensive consoles. The hosts also cover Sony's decision to discontinue physical PlayStation discs by 2028 and the implications of recent Xbox layoffs on studios like Arkane and Double Fine. Additionally, the episode touches on rumors about Apple's potential touchscreen laptop, the MacBook Ultra, and a hands-on review of Meta's new glasses. AI

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Engadget Podcast: Steam Machine price, Sony disc exit, Xbox layoffs

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Devindra Hardawar) ·

    Engadget Podcast: Who needs Valve's Steam Machine?

    This week on the Engadget Podcast, we've got our first impressions of Valve's pricey Steam Machine, and we chat about Sony dumping PlayStation discs in 2028.

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