# Steam Machine Too Expensive? Get Your Deck a Dock

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/steam-machine-too-expensive-get-your-deck-a-dock/
- Published: 2026-07-24T18:19:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-24T20:20:08+00:00
- Original publisher: IGN
- Original article: https://www.ign.com/articles/steam-machine-too-expensive-jsaux-steam-deck-dock-alternative
- Topics: Gaming

## Key points

- A £-equivalent low-cost dock can put Steam Deck games on a TV.
- The JSAUX dock costs $26.99 during the stated sale.
- Expect 1080p gaming and bring a separate controller.

## Summary

IGN recommends using a low-cost Steam Deck dock as an alternative to Valve’s newly announced Steam Machine, whose starting price is reported to exceed $1,000. The article argues that a dock allows existing Steam Deck owners to play much of their Steam library on a television for far less, although with lower performance.

The featured JSAUX 5-in-1 docking station is on sale for $26.99, down from $29.99, and supports Steam Deck, ROG Ally and Legion Go devices. It connects through HDMI and includes USB-C plus two USB-A ports, but users will need a separate controller and should expect most games to run at 1080p rather than matching the Steam Machine’s power or 4K output.

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