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Yesterday's morning came alongside a couple of interesting reveals, with one huge reveal being the "Super Mario Galaxy Movie" trailer, and another huge reveal that came as a surprise to many, was a brand new video announcement from Valve unveiling a handful of new hardware that they have planned for release in early 2026.

This new announcement came with 3 new hardware reveals by Valve, with the Steam Controller, the Steam Frame and the Steam Machine joining Valve's lineup in the hardware space.

To start off, the new Steam Controller is based on what the Steam Deck's controller scheme is, featuring the following:

• Usual 4 face buttons (A,B,Y,X)
• Two analog L2/R2 triggers alongside the digital L1/R1 triggers
• Two analog sticks with L3/R3 buttons with next generation magnetic thumbsticks and capacitive touch sensors
• 4 additional buttons similar to those from the Steam Deck, with two functioning as Start/Select, and the other two being the Steam button, and the 3-dot Quick Access button for opening the SteamOS menu.
• Four grip buttons, similar to the L4/R4/L5/R5 from the Steam Deck.
• Two trackpads below the sticks similar to those found on the Steam Deck.
• Motion controls
• High definition rumble
• Grip-enabled gyro
• Rechargeable lithium ion battery with up to 35 hours of playtime
• Each Steam Controller will include a "Pluck", which is a wireless magnetic charger for the controller.

Second, we have the new next generation VR headset by Valve, the Steam Frame, which features the following:

• Stream VR and non-VR games
• Wireless 6Ghz adapter for plug-and-play streaming of games into the headset
• Foveated streaming, which focuses details on parts where the eyes are focusing
• Camera-based tracking
• Special Steam Frame controllers, which can be split up and include almost every feature from the Steam Controller, like the magnetic thumbsticks, motion sensors, and works with the user's normal Steam library
• High-fidelity audio with dual stereo speakers
• 2160x2160 optic lenses, one-per eye
• Steam Frame is basically a PC, with it also running SteamOS, so users can play without a host PC
• Expandable storage with microSD.

Lastly, and without a doubt the most attractive part of the presentation, was the reveal of the brand new Steam Machine, which will serve as a main gaming PC running Steam OS with much higher specs than the Steam Deck, with Valve claiming it's about 6 times more powerful than the Steam Deck. The Steam Machine features the following specifications:

• Runs SteamOS 3 with KDE Plasma, games marked as verified for Steam Deck will be automatically verified for Steam Machine as well. However, the Steam Machine will include an exclusive verification system to let players know if a game is fully compatible with the Machine or not.
• Up to 4k 60 fps gaming with FSR.
• Customizable LED strip
• Small-form factor, with the whole hardware fitting into a 6inch cube, that some labeling it the "GabeCube", with 2.6kg in weight.
• Several peripherals:
  • 1 Gigabit ethernet port
  • DisplayPort 1.4 HDMI 2.0
  • Two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports in the front
  • Two USB-A 2.0 High speed ports in the back
    
  • One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port in the back
  • One high-speed microSD card slot.
• 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E, plus Bluetooth 5.3 with a dedicated antenna.
• Available in two storage options, 512GB and 2TB, both being NVMe SSDs.
• Steam Machine's power supply is built right into the console.
• Full hardware specifications are as follows:
  • CPU: Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T, up to 4.8 GHz, 30W TDP
  • GPU: Semi-Custom AMD RDNA3 28CUs, 2.45GHz max sustained clock, 110W TDP
    
  • 16GB DDR5 RAM + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM

Without a doubt the most interesting part is Valve's entry into a main gaming console, or PC as some would like to see it, and most importantly, the operating system featured in the device will also be SteamOS, the same as the Steam Deck, giving users complete freedom over the device to install programs, emulators, or even bring their own PC/ROM/ISO library and play at their hearts content.

What new hardware from Valve are you most interested in? Let us know in the comments below!

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[Xzi]

I think the cost could potentially be a massive turnoff. The PS3 taught us that entry feed make a difference.

They aren't looking for PS3-level sales numbers, but the cost will most likely be fair for the hardware on offer. People can always go out and get a used Steam Deck LCD for about $200 if they want something more affordable as an entry to Steam hardware.

 

[SuffahBish]

Oh, and Dbrand is already on top of turning it in to a companion cube, for those interested:

https://dbrand.com/shop/limited-edition/companion-cube

I have to admit though. In that thread where I was talking about all of their upcoming hardware that's been leaking I wasn't expecting them to drop them all at once.

 

[Exnor]

With the right price Valve can take the spot of Xbox, now that MS just killed the brand.

i'm a console gamer since the Dreamcast came to the market (because f*ck windows and because PC gaming is too expensive) but i can see myself migrating from my current Xbox to this new Steam Machine, if the price is right.

I am rooting for a future where Linux gaming reins supreme. F*ck MS and Windows.

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GabeN! Destroy my enemies, and my life is yours!

Seriously though, I'm getting this as long as it's $600 or lower. And people are being drama queens about the GPU. It's supposed to be a solid entry level SFF PC with console like functionality (controller wake, sleep downloads, etc). As long as the price is right it'll nail that. And the GPU isn't even bad. It's midrange. It'll run the newest AAA games as long as you render them at 1080p at medium settings. Then you can use FSR to upscale it to 4K. Honestly this thing has a real chance of being the "just get a Steam Machine" meta for new PC players, kids who want a gaming PC, and gamers who want a console like experience. Thumbs up.

600 for those specs is pushing it.

This is a machine for no more than 500 imo.

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Yeah I think for this to be competitive the lower storage capacity model can't exceed the MSRP of the Series X

In fact for those specs, and since the Series X now retails at 610€, i would say they need to sell it for, at best, 500 euros (note EU prices already include VAT).

 

[Retrojunkies]

A device that isnt going to get any dedicated support.

So you might as well just stick with your pc as games are built for it and no need for steams proton crap to try make em work.

 

[Xzi]

A device that isnt going to get any dedicated support.

Lol you know that's wrong, they've supported Deck for years and SteamOS for even longer. Plus you can mod it all however you like, no need to ask Valve's permission.

So you might as well just stick with your pc as games are built for it and no need for steams proton crap to try make em work.

You could always install Windows on it, but SteamOS provides better gaming performance and the better living room/portable experience.

 

[Silterpy]

Depending on the price i would be interested in the vr unit.

 

[orangy57]

Definitely gonna get that controller. Hall-effect FTW!
It's gonna feel great while playing with my Steam Deck AND my PC(I think it's X-input so anything goes)

It's gonna be their weird proprietary steam controller driver

The OG steam controller was a huge PITA to use on windows back in the day but it's gotten a lot better. I'm rlly hopeful that this one will work well for emulators and stuff without having to jump through a ton of hoops.

The Steam Deck shows that they were finally able to figure the controller stuff out so hopefully this will be easy

 

[Ambers_Crimson_8K]

Everyone keeps mentioning price, you do realize how expensive the Steam Decks are, and they are handhelds and sold out numerous times!
Even the pre-orders were maxed out before release! At this point if people are willing to cough up over 1000 dollars for the Switch 2 and all the unnecessary crap at launch, I'm sure they won't have an issue with whatever price this box will be.

 

[MysticStarlight]

I'm very interested. I hope it's not $1000+ though

 

[Xzi]

Everyone keeps mentioning price, you do realize how expensive the Steam Decks are, and they are handhelds and sold out numerous times!
Even the pre-orders were maxed out before release! At this point if people are willing to cough up over 1000 dollars for the Switch 2 and all the unnecessary crap at launch, I'm sure they won't have an issue with whatever price this box will be.

Yeah I think even $650 would be very reasonable to match the OLED Steam Deck. There will always be discounts later on. Steam Frame I could see being $750ish, and probably worth the price in its own right.

 

[BasedKiliK]

Nothing running Linux can rival Microsoft & Sony because online gaming is a popular thing. It's also not powerful. It's a native 1080p 60fps setup at best. The cpu is fine, however the gpu is basically just an overclocked RX 7400.

In the big '25, do you really think power and online gaming are all that matter? ESPECIALLY when the latter is completely free on PC?

Have you learned nothing from the Switch and Deck?

 

[ChibiMofo]

The console that is neither a console nor a PC: Massively underpowered GPU with only 8GB of VRAM, no upgradeable parts, and according to GamersNexus, will be priced higher than the consoles, including the PS5 Pro.

And as a device that runs the shitty SteamOS, it cannot run Battlefield 6, Stalker 2, Black Myth: Wukong, etc., etc. Here's a list of over 8000 PC games it cannot run.

The fact that this is a 1080p device for playing circa 2020 AAA games but won't even be as powerful as a base PS5 and won't be upgradeable like a real PC makes this dead on arrival. Only fools will purchase this obsolete-on-debut device.

 

[OilFreak]

The console that is neither a console nor a PC: Massively underpowered GPU with only 8GB of VRAM, no upgradeable parts, and according to GamersNexus, will be priced higher than the consoles, including the PS5 Pro.

And as a device that runs the shitty SteamOS, it cannot run Battlefield 6, Stalker 2, Black Myth: Wukong, etc., etc. Here's a list of over 8000 PC games it cannot run.

The fact that this is a 1080p device for playing circa 2020 AAA games but won't even be as powerful as a base PS5 and won't be upgradeable like a real PC makes this dead on arrival. Only fools will purchase this obsolete-on-debut device.

So literally all of this is refutalbe except the 8GB Vram. Obvious bait is obvious. Go pick up a hobby like birdwatching. Also take a shower.

 

[MidnightMegaplex]

I'll likely grab the controller for my Steam Deck. And as for the Steam Machine, I really hope that it's priced right otherwise this would be a skip for me. Other than that, I'm very interested in it.

 

[Ambers_Crimson_8K]

The console that is neither a console nor a PC: Massively underpowered GPU with only 8GB of VRAM, no upgradeable parts, and according to GamersNexus, will be priced higher than the consoles, including the PS5 Pro.

And as a device that runs the shitty SteamOS, it cannot run Battlefield 6, Stalker 2, Black Myth: Wukong, etc., etc. Here's a list of over 8000 PC games it cannot run.

The fact that this is a 1080p device for playing circa 2020 AAA games but won't even be as powerful as a base PS5 and won't be upgradeable like a real PC makes this dead on arrival. Only fools will purchase this obsolete-on-debut device.

I'm sure tech wise, I'll be more close to the PS6 and whatever M$ had in store! Either way it's going to sell, and people having a PC in console form, will definitely be great for them to not have to worry about maintenance and so forth and now can run full emulators and more.
Imagine having one box, you can now play Sega Saturn, Genesis, NES, SNES, even 3DS on your Television.

 

[Xzi]

I'm sure tech wise, I'll be more close to the PS6 and whatever M$ had in store! Either way it's going to sell, and people having a PC in console form, will definitely be great for them to not have to worry about maintenance and so forth and now can run full emulators and more.
Imagine having one box, you can now play Sega Saturn, Genesis, NES, SNES, even 3DS on your Television.

Hell this will be powerful enough to emulate everything up to PS4/Switch, and PS5/XSX games are on Steam natively, they'll play great at 1440p or below.

If people think PS5/XSX are playing games at native 4K, they're delusional. It's a base resolution of 1080p or so which is then upscaled. Same thing this will be capable of. The majority of UE5 games will remain a performance problem, but they've always been a problem on all platforms.

 

[Kingofknights]

As expected of Gbatemp. First it's "Steam Deck will be a Switch killer"

Now, it's "Steam Machine will be Ps5/xBox killer"

Never seem to learn do we.

 

[Xzi]

As expected of Gbatemp. First it's "Steam Deck will be a Switch killer"

Now, it's "Steam Machine will be Ps5/xBox killer"

Never seem to learn do we.

PC doesn't need to kill off consoles for people to recognize that it already won the console wars. Why bother spreading out your library when you can have it all in one place, with free online play, unlimited emulation, open access to mods, and universal peripheral support.

While consoles were busy competing with each other, Steam's biggest competition was always piracy, and it came out the better platform for it.

 

[NitroShell]

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Yesterday's morning came alongside a couple of interesting reveals, with one huge reveal being the "Super Mario Galaxy Movie" trailer, and another huge reveal that came as a surprise to many, was a brand new video announcement from Valve unveiling a handful of new hardware that they have planned for release in early 2026.

This new announcement came with 3 new hardware reveals by Valve, with the Steam Controller, the Steam Frame and the Steam Machine joining Valve's lineup in the hardware space.

To start off, the new Steam Controller is based on what the Steam Deck's controller scheme is, featuring the following:

• Usual 4 face buttons (A,B,Y,X)
• Two analog L2/R2 triggers alongside the digital L1/R1 triggers
• Two analog sticks with L3/R3 buttons with next generation magnetic thumbsticks and capacitive touch sensors
• 4 additional buttons similar to those from the Steam Deck, with two functioning as Start/Select, and the other two being the Steam button, and the 3-dot Quick Access button for opening the SteamOS menu.
• Four grip buttons, similar to the L4/R4/L5/R5 from the Steam Deck.
• Two trackpads below the sticks similar to those found on the Steam Deck.
• Motion controls
• High definition rumble
• Grip-enabled gyro
• Rechargeable lithium ion battery with up to 35 hours of playtime
• Each Steam Controller will include a "Pluck", which is a wireless magnetic charger for the controller.

Second, we have the new next generation VR headset by Valve, the Steam Frame, which features the following:

• Stream VR and non-VR games
• Wireless 6Ghz adapter for plug-and-play streaming of games into the headset
• Foveated streaming, which focuses details on parts where the eyes are focusing
• Camera-based tracking
• Special Steam Frame controllers, which can be split up and include almost every feature from the Steam Controller, like the magnetic thumbsticks, motion sensors, and works with the user's normal Steam library
• High-fidelity audio with dual stereo speakers
• 2160x2160 optic lenses, one-per eye
• Steam Frame is basically a PC, with it also running SteamOS, so users can play without a host PC
• Expandable storage with microSD.

Lastly, and without a doubt the most attractive part of the presentation, was the reveal of the brand new Steam Machine, which will serve as a main gaming PC running Steam OS with much higher specs than the Steam Deck, with Valve claiming it's about 6 times more powerful than the Steam Deck. The Steam Machine features the following specifications:

• Runs SteamOS 3 with KDE Plasma, games marked as verified for Steam Deck will be automatically verified for Steam Machine as well. However, the Steam Machine will include an exclusive verification system to let players know if a game is fully compatible with the Machine or not.
• Up to 4k 60 fps gaming with FSR.
• Customizable LED strip
• Small-form factor, with the whole hardware fitting into a 6inch cube, that some labeling it the "GabeCube", with 2.6kg in weight.
• Several peripherals:
  • 1 Gigabit ethernet port
  • DisplayPort 1.4 HDMI 2.0
  • Two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports in the front
  • Two USB-A 2.0 High speed ports in the back
  • One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port in the back
  • One high-speed microSD card slot.
• 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E, plus Bluetooth 5.3 with a dedicated antenna.
• Available in two storage options, 512GB and 2TB, both being NVMe SSDs.
• Steam Machine's power supply is built right into the console.
• Full hardware specifications are as follows:
  • CPU: Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T, up to 4.8 GHz, 30W TDP
  • GPU: Semi-Custom AMD RDNA3 28CUs, 2.45GHz max sustained clock, 110W TDP
  • 16GB DDR5 RAM + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM

Without a doubt the most interesting part is Valve's entry into a main gaming console, or PC as some would like to see it, and most importantly, the operating system featured in the device will also be SteamOS, the same as the Steam Deck, giving users complete freedom over the device to install programs, emulators, or even bring their own PC/ROM/ISO library and play at their hearts content.

What new hardware from Valve are you most interested in? Let us know in the comments below!

Source

It’s literally just a PC, and Valve already had these products 10 years ago, but no one bought them and no one still uses them… the controller looks like a pregnant Xbox one controller, heck it looks like it could rival the original Duke controller in size alone

 

[Xzi]

It’s literally just a PC, and Valve already had these products 10 years ago

Yes and no, they partnered with others to sell those, they didn't make them themselves. It was also the debut version of SteamOS, and people were free to install Windows on those, too. Compatibility wasn't even a tenth as good back then, and neither was the interface I'd say.