Valve introduced a new lineup of home hardware on Wednesday: a console-style Steam Machine, a next-generation VR headset called the Steam Frame, and an updated Steam Controller. All three are targeted to ship in early 2026, with Valve promising more precise shipping dates after the start of the year.
Prices have not yet been announced, but each product is available to add to your wishlist on Steam. Valve confirmed initial availability for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Australia. Distribution in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan will be handled by Komodo, the same partner that currently distributes the Steam Deck.
Steam Machine
The Steam Machine is a compact, cube-shaped system running SteamOS and engineered primarily for gaming. It’s meant to sit beside a TV like a console or on a desk like a small gaming PC. Because it is a PC at heart, you can install other applications or switch operating systems, and signing into your Steam account gives you access to your entire Steam library.
Under the hood, Valve lists a semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU (6 cores / 12 threads, boost up to 4.8 GHz, ~30W TDP) paired with a semi-custom AMD RDNA3 GPU (28 CUs, sustained clocks up to 2.45 GHz, ~110W TDP). The system includes 16GB of DDR5 system memory plus 8GB of GDDR6 for graphics. Two storage configurations will be offered — 512 GB and 2 TB — and both include slots for high-speed microSD cards. Valve says the Steam Machine delivers substantially more performance than the Steam Deck. See the Steam Machine store page for the full specification list.
Valve will extend its compatibility rating system to the Steam Machine, applying game-compatibility labels (similar to Steam Deck Verified) to communicate how well titles run on the platform.
Steam Frame
The Steam Frame headset is designed as a “streaming-first” device that can play the full range of Steam content — not only VR-specific titles. Valve describes it as lightweight, wireless, and comfortable, with support for standard controller input so it can run both regular PC games and VR experiences.
The headset itself is a standalone PC powered by a Snapdragon-class processor, with software and compatibility markings to indicate which games will run locally without a separate PC. For detailed specs and information on the accompanying controller, visit the Steam Frame store page.
Steam Controller
The refreshed Steam Controller completes the trio. It preserves the dual trackpads seen on the Steam Deck, making it especially useful for titles that benefit from mouse-style precision, such as first-person shooters and real-time strategy games.
Featuring configurable grip buttons and deep input customization, the controller will ship with a library of community configurations thanks to its input parity with the Steam Deck. It works with any device that supports Steam or the Steam Link app — PCs, tablets, phones — and pairs naturally with a docked Steam Deck, Steam Frame, or Steam Machine. Full technical details are available on the Steam Controller store page.
Source: Polygon
