Prebuilt Steam Machine faceplate screens are here, delivering decent, surprisingly cheaper alternatives to Valve-approved DIY builds
Accessory maker JSAUX has introduced prebuilt E-Ink and Pixel Matrix faceplate screens for Steam Machine owners seeking to customize their device’s front panel. These factory-made options provide a middle ground between existing customization approaches and are positioned as surprisingly cheaper alternatives to Valve-approved DIY builds.
Steam Machine owners have traditionally had three customization paths: purchasing third-party faceplates from marketplaces like Etsy, undertaking a DIY build using Valve’s open-source Inkterface project to create an E-Ink display capable of showing performance monitoring data, or now acquiring a prebuilt version from JSAUX. The commercial option addresses users interested in enhanced functionality without the technical expertise or time commitment required for custom builds.
JSAUX’s E-Ink variant allows users to view system performance information directly on the front panel. This release reflects the continued DIY culture surrounding Steam Machine customization and Valve’s commitment to community-driven hardware modification through open-source projects. The availability of commercial alternatives suggests growing market interest in Steam Machine accessories, though the ecosystem remains niche compared to mainstream gaming platforms.