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.