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Dbrand unveils Steam Machine customization 'backup plan' after its Companion Cube got confined to the test chamber

Three of dbrand's Steam Machine skins--from left to right, 'Package,' 'Cotton Candy,' and 'Touch Grass'.
(Image credit: Dbrand)

The Steam Machine is finally here—though Dbrand's Companion Cube-inspired skin for it will sadly never see light outside of a test chamber. Turns out, the peripherals and accessories brand had 'built the idea into something real without ever asking Valve' for permission. But Dbrand has now rocked up with what it's describing as its 'backup plan.'