Valve announces new Steam Machine console
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Steam Machines are back for the first time since Valve teamed up with manufacturers like Alienware and Lenovo back in the 2010s. But while those original console-PC hybrids failed because of a lack of game compatibility with the nascent SteamOS, 2022’s Steam Deck has paved the way for the Steam Machine’s return.
Valve has finally unveiled its long-awaited standalone VR headset, Steam Frame (aka ‘Deckard’). While pricing and release date are still pending, the company says we’re due to learn more “in early 2026” following the release of developer kits.
Valve has unveiled the Steam Frame, a standalone wireless VR headset designed to stream games from your PC or run titles natively, all built around SteamOS. With dual 2160×2160 displays per eye, inside-out tracking,
The Steam Machine, Valve's new gaming console, is set for a 2026 release and will run on SteamOS. It will offer powerful performance, with 512GB and 2TB models available, as Valve aims to strengthen its position in the competitive console market.