When PC devs can tailor their games towards 3-4 different configurations instead of virtually unlimited as it was before, then we'll start seeing a similar level of homogeny... on top of the other PC advantages that bearfield stated, of course.

Honestly, I tend to float from one platform to another depending on whims, but I'm glad that the Steam Machine is finally releasing. I don't plan on getting one personally, but we've already seen several of the (good) changes that PC pressure has put on the console wars, and now we're seeing the (good) changes that console pressure has put on the PC. Competition always benefits the consumer, so it's good to see this coming around.