Instead of waiting for the Steam Machine, I tried turning my own mini PC into a living room gaming setup, and it's actually great.

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From consoles to handhelds to TVs, there's a lot to consider when trying out gaming for the first time. Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, ...

If your gaming setup is due for an upgrade — but you'd prefer not to spend an arm and a leg on it — there are tons of cheap ways you can augment your station.