Valve announces its second attempt at a console called the Steam Machine, promising a powerful gaming experience. Specs and performance details are impressive, but no price or release date is available yet.
New Steam Machine console revealed
Six times more powerful than Steam Deck
Specs include AMD semi-custom parts
Supports 4K visuals at 60 FPS
Plays a vast library of PC games
No price or release date announced
Valve has officially announced the Steam Machine, a compact living room gaming PC designed to deliver a console-like experience with the flexibility of PC gaming. Running SteamOS, it aims to play the extensive Steam game library optimized for TV displays. The device is scheduled for release in early 2026, likely in the spring.[1][2][11]
Processor: Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU with 6 cores and 12 threads, boosting up to 4.8 GHz, using 30W TDP.
Graphics: Semi-custom AMD RDNA 3 GPU with 28 Compute Units, clocked at a sustained 2.45 GHz and 110W TDP.
Memory: 16GB DDR5 system RAM coupled with 8GB GDDR6 video RAM.
Storage: Available in 512GB and 2TB NVMe SSD variants, both supporting expandable microSD storage.
Connectivity: Equipped with four USB-A ports, one USB-C port, DisplayPort 1.4 supporting up to 8K resolution at 60Hz with HDR and FreeSync.
Dimensions & Weight: Roughly 152 mm tall, 156 mm wide, 162.4 mm deep, and weighing 2.6 kg, designed to fit easily under standard media shelves.[2][3][1]
Valve emphasizes that the Steam Machine delivers over six times the processing power of the Steam Deck, targeting 4K gaming at 60 frames per second with ray tracing enabled and AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) for upscaling. The GPU architecture, while having fewer cores than Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5, benefits from modern design and the efficiency of SteamOS to remain competitive.[12][13][2]
Design Choices Promote Versatility and User Control
The Steam Machine’s compact design allows seamless integration with home entertainment centers. Its compatibility extends beyond Valve’s new Steam Controller—which enhances gameplay through dual thumbsticks, advanced haptics, and gyro sensors—to support a variety of PC peripherals such as keyboards and mice.
SteamOS 3 powers the system, with users able to switch to desktop mode for tasks like web browsing and creative applications or even install Windows if desired. Games verified for Steam Deck compatibility will run smoothly on the Steam Machine, ensuring broad software support.[14][1][2]
Pricing and Release Date Details to Emerge in 2026
Official pricing remains unannounced, with industry estimates placing the starting price between $800 and $1,000 depending on storage and bundle options. Valve plans to offer the Steam Machine both with and without the Steam Controller. The console is set to launch in early 2026 across markets where the Steam Deck is available, including the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.[3][1][2]
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