Steam to add hardware specs to reviews — optional feature could help you dodge poorly optimized games

Steam is introducing a new feature where users can include their system specifications in game reviews, helping potential buyers understand how hardware may have influenced feedback. Currently, only a few users manually add their specs to reviews, leading to uncertainty about performance experiences. This optional feature aims to clarify if issues are due to the game itself or hardware mismatches. Steam may automatically gather system data or require manual input, with privacy concerns and potential data skewing as considerations. Users can opt out of sharing their specs if desired.