Behold my range of handmade Steam Machine faceplates: tasteful fan-covering, on the cheap
Valve's decision to open-source Steam Machine faceplates sparks a wave of DIY creativity among gamers.
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The brief
Valve has announced it will not produce additional faceplates for the Steam Machine beyond those included with the 2 TB model. Coverage emphasizes Valve's move to open-source the e-ink screen and 3D print files for the Steam Machine faceplate.
This allows users to create their own custom designs. Outlets reporting include Yahoo Tech, GamingOnLinux, Notebookcheck, The Verge, and Rock Paper Shotgun.
Watch for user-generated content and community-driven innovations as gamers take advantage of the open-source files to design and share their own faceplates.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 1h ago.
Quick answers
Will Valve produce more faceplates for the Steam Machine?
No, Valve has stated it does not plan to make any more faceplates beyond those included with the 2 TB Steam Machine.
What has Valve open-sourced?
Valve has open-sourced the e-ink screen and 3D print files for the Steam Machine faceplate.
Which outlets are covering this story?
Coverage is present in Yahoo Tech, GamingOnLinux, Notebookcheck, The Verge, and Rock Paper Shotgun.
Coverage (5)
- Valve doesn't plan to make anymore faceplates beyond what's included with the 2 TB Steam Machine Yahoo Tech · 1d ago
- Valve open source the Steam Machine e-ink screen so you can make your own GamingOnLinux · 1d ago
- Valve shares official 3D print files to let users build their own Steam Machine e-ink faceplate Notebookcheck · 1d ago
- Valve just open-sourced its e-ink screen for the Steam Machine. The Verge · 1d ago
- Behold my range of handmade Steam Machine faceplates: tasteful fan-covering, on the cheap Rock Paper Shotgun · 1d ago
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