The Alpha is a compact living room gaming PC that's compelling for a number of reasons. At $550 for the entry-level model, the system is priced competitively against the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Both consoles do cost $150 less, but the Alpha is a more powerful console that suits the gamer wanting better graphics, frame rates, and resolutions on a more consistent basis. On top of this, you get the advantages of gaming on a PC, such as a massive game library, cheaper games and the excellent modding community.