Nearly four years after the Steam Deck changed the world of portable gaming, Valve is getting ready to release SteamOS-powered hardware designed for the living room TV, or even as a desktop PC gaming replacement. The simply named Steam Machine and Steam Controller, both planned to ship in early 2026, are “optimized for gaming on Steam and designed for players to get even more out of their Steam Library,” Valve said in a press release.
A Steam Machine spec sheet shared by Valve lists a “semi-custom” six-core AMD Zen 4 CPU clocked at up to 4.8 Ghz alongside an AMD RDNA3 GPU with 28 compute units. The motherboard will include 16GB of DDR5 RAM and an additional 8GB of dedicated DDR6 VRAM for the GPU. The new hardware will come in two configurations with 512GB or 2TB of unspecified “SSD storage,” though Valve isn’t sharing pricing for either just yet.
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Those chips and numbers suggest the Steam Machine will have roughly the same horsepower as a mid-range desktop gaming PC from a few years back. But Valve says its “Machine”—which it ranks as “over 6x more powerful than the Steam Deck”—is powerful enough to support ray-tracing and/or 4K, 60 fps gaming using FSR upscaling.
This is an exciting development for gamers! It’s great to see Valve continuing to innovate in the gaming hardware space. Looking forward to seeing how this new Steam Machine and controller will enhance the gaming experience.
Absolutely! It’s interesting to see how Valve is expanding its ecosystem beyond just handheld devices. The focus on controller hardware could enhance the gaming experience across various platforms, making it a versatile option for players.
I agree! It’s exciting to see Valve branching out. This new Steam Machine could really enhance the gaming experience for those who prefer a more traditional setup while still benefiting from the portability of the Steam ecosystem.
Absolutely! It’s interesting to think about how this new hardware might bridge the gap between portable gaming and more traditional setups. Plus, with advancements in controller technology, it could lead to some unique gaming experiences.
You’re right! It’s exciting to see how this new hardware could enhance the gaming experience on larger screens while maintaining the versatility of portable play. I’m curious to see how developers will optimize games for this setup.