Valve Steam Machine

Valve announced the new Steam Machine on November 12, 2025, as part of a trio of hardware reveals including the Steam Frame VR headset and a redesigned Steam Controller.

This compact, cube-shaped living room console (about 6 inches per side) runs SteamOS, Valve’s Linux-based gaming OS, and is designed for TV plug-and-play like a traditional console while retaining PC flexibility.

Key specs include:

• CPU: Semi-custom AMD Zen 4, 6 cores/12 threads, up to 4.8 GHz (30W TDP)
• GPU: Semi-custom AMD RDNA 3, 28 Compute Units, up to 2.45 GHz (110W TDP)
• Memory: 16GB DDR5 system RAM + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
• Storage: 512GB or 2TB SSD (upgradable M.2 slot), microSD expansion (compatible with Steam Deck cards)
• Ports: HDMI 2.0 (4K@120Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (4K@240Hz), USB-C 3.2 Gen2, 4x USB-A, Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
• Performance: Over 6x the power of Steam Deck; supports 4K@60 FPS with FSR upscaling, ray tracing, HDR, VRR; whisper-quiet cooling

It plays your full Steam library (via Proton compatibility), streams to other devices like Steam Deck or Steam Frame, and supports desktop apps or other OS installs.

Launch: Early 2026 (possibly Spring), available where Steam Deck sells (US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, Japan, etc.). Pricing/SKUs TBD, but Valve emphasizes affordability; bundles with the new Steam Controller expected. Wishlist now on Steam.

This revives Valve’s 2015 Steam Machines concept but leverages Steam Deck’s success: in-house design, refined SteamOS (fast suspend/resume, verified games), customizable front panel/LEDs, and seamless ecosystem integration.