"Now Valve is trying again, and this time the pieces actually fit together. The new Steam Machine and Steam Controller arrive in early 2026 as part of a broader hardware ecosystem that includes the Steam Deck and Steam Frame VR headset. These aren't just updated versions of old ideas; they're built on years of learning from the Steam Deck's success, with designs that finally deliver on the promise of powerful, flexible PC gaming in a package your living room won't reject."
"The Steam Machine packs desktop-class gaming into a cube that's roughly six inches on each side. The matte black enclosure features a magnetically swappable front faceplate and a customizable LED strip that displays system status, download progress, or whatever color gradient suits your mood. It's a minimalist design that hides pretty impressive hardware, including a semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU and RDNA3 GPU capable of 4K gaming at 60fps with FSR enabled."
"Inside, you get 16GB of DDR5 RAM plus 8GB of dedicated VRAM, with storage options of either 512GB or 2TB NVMe SSDs. Both models include microSD expansion if you need even more space. The internal power supply means no bulky external brick cluttering your entertainment center, and the whole thing runs whisper-quiet even under load"
Valve reintroduces a living-room-focused Steam Machine alongside a new Steam Controller and complementary hardware like the Steam Deck and Steam Frame VR headset. The Steam Machine compresses desktop-class performance into a roughly six-inch cube with a matte black enclosure, swappable faceplate, and customizable LED strip. It uses a semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU and RDNA3 GPU capable of 4K at 60fps with FSR, offers 16GB DDR5 RAM plus 8GB dedicated VRAM, and provides 512GB or 2TB NVMe SSD options with microSD expansion. An internal power supply eliminates external bricks, and the system runs whisper-quiet under load.
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