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The biggest reason the Steam Machines failed is that they were Linux based and could not run Windows games. Valve addressed this problem by creating Proton and making it easy to use.
Honestly, I don't see a revived attempt at Steam Machines working unless they're really cheap. Unlike the handheld market, the console and PC market is much more saturated and you have a lot more options.
I've built many gaming PCs in the past but tbh I don't have any desire to do so as an aging adult now. I'll pay extra for a worthy prebuild, especially if it's moves Linux forward - that's incredible.