Alienware has also succeeded, mostly, in getting the performance of the Alpha up to scratch.
Perhaps a custom launcher for Origin, Uplay and others that is controller-only is in order.
The Alpha is a very good value when considering the parts inside.

Alienware has hit the nail on the head in this respect.
The upgrade options offered by Alienware aren’t as good.
Pros:Decent performance provides consistent 1080p gaming in a great form factor.
It’s a PC running Steam, so you get a massive game library.
Entry-level model is good value.
Cons:5,400RPM hard drive is a big performance bottleneck.
Doesn’t handle non-Steam games elegantly.
Upgrades aren’t as great value.