Accessory maker Jsaux has expanded its plans for customisable e-ink faceplates designed for Valve's upcoming Steam Machine, revealing additional designs including a dot matrix-style version and a retro-look panel that the writer likens to an early-2000s Hi-Fi PC. The move matters because it signals third-party manufacturers are already lining up personalisation options for the console ahead of its release, giving buyers ways to change the look of the device.

The e-ink faceplates allow users to display static images or designs on the front of the Steam Machine without drawing constant power, thanks to the low-energy nature of e-ink screens. Jsaux, best known for its range of Steam Deck accessories, appears to be positioning itself early in the aftermarket for Valve's living-room-focused hardware, adding more style choices to its previously teased line-up.