so i just got my steam machine preorder email and i'm kinda confused, lol. it's not actually the email that lets me buy the thing, it's more like a "you might be able to buy it soon" email. basically, valve is sending out these emails to tell people if they're in the "queue" or the "waitlist" - and honestly, it's a bit of a weird system.

if you're in the queue, you're basically guaranteed to get a steam machine, but you have to wait for another email to actually place your order. and you only have three days to do it, or they'll cancel your reservation and move on to the next person. it's like, a little stressful, you know? i mean, what if i'm on vacation or something and i don't check my email for a week? meanwhile, if you're on the waitlist, you're basically just waiting for someone else to cancel their order so you can take their spot.

i guess the idea behind this system is to make sure that people who really want a steam machine can get one, without having to deal with a million people trying to buy it at the same time. but at the same time, it's a bit frustrating - like, i just want to know if i can buy the thing or not, you know? and the prices are pretty steep, too - we're talking $1050 to $1430. that's like, a lot of money, especially for a device that's basically just a living room pc.

but despite all the confusion, i'm still pretty stoked about the steam machine. i mean, the idea of having a tiny little pc that can play all my favorite games in the living room is pretty cool. and fromRead more: Full article on www.gamespot.com

What do you think about this?