Hear me out: I’d rent Valve’s Steam Machine

Would you rent or lease PC? I never entertained the thought before.

This idea springs from new attention on Sony’s partnership with a UK tech shop for PlayStation 5 rentals. These leases will be available as a continuous rental or 12, 24, or 36 month terms, and function similar to car leases. You pay to borrow the console, and then have to give it back at the end. (Or contact Raylo, the UK partner, to discuss buyout options.)

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