Inspired by the performance and simplicity of the Steam Deck—and built before Steam Machine 2 was even announced—I wanted something that felt like a true console experience: turn it on, grab a controller, and play.

But I also wanted full control over the hardware and software.

Using Bazzite and a compact Mini-ITX system, I built a console-style gaming PC powered by a full desktop GPU. The result is a system that blends the ease of a PlayStation or Xbox with the flexibility and power of a custom Linux environment.