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Valve’s new console and controller - Steam Machine & Steam Controller (2026) first look

Valve has a Console now? And its not the Steam Deck? That's right, Valve announced both the Steam Machine AND a new Steam controller that boast amazing performance and features that will put even ...
PC Gamer on MSN

We tested Valve's new hardware: Steam Frame, Steam Machine and Steam Controller | Critical Rig

Valve has announced three new pieces of Steam hardware: the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and a new Steam Controller. PC Gamer's Jacob Ridley was invited out to Valve HQ in Washington to try them out.
TweakTown

Half-Life 3 will be a Steam Machine launch title says journalist, Valve aiming for Spring 2026

Journalist says that Half-Life 3 is a Steam Machine launch game, with Valve aiming for a Spring 2026 release, with the RAM ...
Game Rant

Is the New Steam Controller Just One Big Compromise?

Nick is a freelance writer from Chicago, IL, with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His lifelong belief in the artistic power of video games led him to ...
VideoGamer

The Steam Machine won’t break Valve into the console monopoly

This article contains officially confirmed information combined with expert industry speculation and analysis. Valve’s Steam Machine signals the industry giant’s intention to bring Steam into greater ...
Game Rant

Worried About the Steam Machine's Price? There's Already a Cheaper Alternative

Drew Swanson is a Features Article Editor from the Pacific Northwest of the United States. He is a lifelong gamer with a passion for a variety of genres. A connoisseur of everything from JRPGs and ...
SlashGear

Valve Confirms What Everyone Feared About The Steam Machine's Pricing

Valve made waves last month upon the announcement of a slew of new Steam hardware. The company launched a sequel to the Steam Controller and course-corrected the metaverse with the Steam Frame. But ...
TweakTown

Steam Machine expected to cost $700, reflecting Valve's modern PC pricing comments

TL;DR: Linus Tech Tips estimates Valve's new Steam Machine could cost around $699, comparable to a PlayStation 5 Pro, based on a custom-built PC mimicking its performance. Valve aims for sustainable ...
Ars Technica

Valve’s Steam Machine looks like a console, but don’t expect it to be priced like one

After Valve announced its upcoming Steam Machine living room box earlier this month, some analysts suggested to Ars that Valve could and should aggressively subsidize that hardware with “loss leader” ...
Geeky Gadgets

Steam Frame is Just the Start : Valve Explains More

What if the future of gaming wasn’t just about better graphics or faster processors, but about giving players the tools to shape their own experiences? Valve seems to think so. With the announcement ...

Valve's long-awaited Half-Life 3 could be a Steam Machine launch title in 2026

Straw said the same launch window also applies to the Steam Machine console itself as well as the Steam Controller 2 and the Steam Frame VR ...
The Escapist

Valve may have revived the Dreamcast VMU feature with its Steam Machine without realising it

Valve reminds me of Nintendo. The Seattle-based company isn’t afraid to utilise the revenue generated from its Steam storefront and games to explore other avenues that could benefit both developers ...