Someone resurrected the cancelled dbrand Companion Cube Steam Machine case, and you can 3D print it now

Credit: Jaron Published Jul 20, 2026, 1:47 PM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart, Listverse, and MakeTechEasier. However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Summary dbrand's Companion Cube Steam Machine case was pulled after Valve objected. A fan recreated the case as 3D-printable files, which you can download and print from Printables. If you want more accessories you can build at home, Valve released an open-source e-ink faceplate for the Steam Machine. Back in June, we saw dbrand show off a stylish-looking Steam Machine Companion Cube case. Unfortunately, the company did not have Valve's blessing, resulting in the product being pulled from sale before it could enter the market. If you really wanted one, don't despair; someone has recreated the case in a 3D-printable format, so you can make your own at home. You can 3D-print this recreation of the Companion Cube Steam Machine case that dbrand made It's not official, but it's the next best thing Credit: Jaron This cool project was brought to our attention after Baldy Rudy posted about it on X. Baldy Rudy was one of the few people who actually got their hands on the dbrand Companion Cube before it was cancelled, so it's good to see him signal-boosting ways for the rest of us to get one. As someone points out in the replies, this is not an official release from dbrand. It's a fan-made replica based on product photos, so it may not be identical to what dbrand wanted to sell. However, if you don't care about specifics and just want an awesome case for your Steam Machine, you can download everything you need to print your own over on Printables. While Valve wasn't particularly pleased with dbrand's Companion Cube case, that doesn't mean it's against making your own Steam Machine accessories. In fact, Valve released an open-source e-ink faceplate you can build yourself. In fact, you can just scrap the entire Steam Machine and install SteamOS on a mini PC if you have one sitting around.