Imagine you’ve invested in a Steam Machine and are contemplating how to personalize your new black cube. Upgrading the components? Turns out it’s quite a hassle. Adjusting the lighting strip? Perhaps, but it’s blue by default, and studies indicate that blue is already the optimal color. No, aquamarine only ranked fifth.
That front faceplate, however, is perfect for a swap, and there are already various retailers and artisans ready to charge you to adorn your Steam Machine with acrylic flowers. Or make it resemble a GameCube attending the Wii U’s memorial. Nonetheless, this initial wave of third-party covers seems to range from 15 to 40 pounds, a regrettable aftershock to the financial hit of the Machine itself. Fortunately, more budget-friendly faceplates are feasible, as I will now illustrate using a collection of inexpensive household items, a small set of craft magnets, and some generic superglue.