Steam Machine Release Date, Price, And Everything We Know About Valve's Next-Gen Living Room PC

"More than 12 years ago, Steam creator Valve attempted to usurp Microsoft's hold on PC gaming by introducing the first Steam Machine. The reliance on Linux and a loose hold on OEM hardware specifications ultimately led to its failure, but Valve is finally in a position to give it a better shot. The new Steam Machine is a compact, powerful PC designed for desks, living rooms, and more, leveraging all of the lessons Valve has learnt with its hugely successful Steam Deck."

"The Steam Machine will be released in Q1 2026. Valve announced a trio of new hardware at once, but also didn't provide a firm release date for the new Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame VR headset. Instead, it provided a vague release window of "Early 2026," with further clarification limiting this to Q1 of 2026. That means you can expect the Steam Machine to go on sale no later than 31 March 2026, unless Valve runs into unforeseen delays."

"Another crucial detail missing from Valve's Steam Machine announcement was its price. The Steam Machine is a PC, and not strictly a console in the traditional sense, which might mean it will be priced higher than expected. That's backed up by statements made by Valve hardware engineer Yazan Aldehayyat who tempered expectations by reaffirming that the Steam Machine is competing with other similarly powered PCs on the market."

Valve will release a compact, powerful Steam Machine PC in Q1 2026. The device is designed for desks, living rooms, and other spaces, and builds on lessons from the Steam Deck. Valve announced the Steam Machine alongside a new Steam Controller and Steam Frame VR headset, giving a release window of Early 2026, clarified to Q1 2026. Price was not announced, but hardware engineering comments indicate the machine competes with similarly powered PCs and may be priced higher than traditional consoles. Analysts predict a $400–$500 price, with the lower end seen as the sweet spot to pressure PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

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