Valve revealed the new Steam Machine on a random Wednesday. Here’s the Steam Machine’s release date, specs, and more.
Valve revealed its new gaming PC-slash-console, the Steam Machine, along with a couple of other products that're sure to tickle the gamer's fancy. Here's everything we know about the Steam Machine, including its specs and release date.
Steam Machine release date
The Steam Machine is set to release in early 2026. It shares the same release window as the rest of the new Steam Hardware line, which includes the Steam Frame VR headset and the next-generation Steam Controller.
Steam Machine details
Valve positions the Steam Machine as a gaming PC, and it is, in most senses of the word.
According to the corporation, the Steam Machine is six times more powerful than the Steam Deck. Like its handheld cousin, the Machine also runs on SteamOS. This makes the experience seamless if you're already used to the Deck. Don't like SteamOS? That's fine, Valve is allowing gamers like you to install another operating system on the Machine.
The Verified program will be changed to include compatibility with the Machine.
The power it packs only becomes more impressive thanks to its small footprint. It comes in a six-inch cube. Steam recommends you hide it under a banana. It also weighs in at 2.6 kilograms.
Of course, it has the very thing that makes a gaming PC: RGB. The LED strip in front is customizable with different colors and animations, or helps you keep track of things like download progress.
The Machine comes in two models. One has a 512GB NVMe SSD, and the other has a 2 TB NVMe SSD. While there isn't an extra slot to expand storage with an SSD, the Machine features a high-speed microSD card slot to make more space for your games. Valve understands that new games take up a ridiculous amount of storage. Thank you, Gaben.
Full tech specs
All details taken from the official Steam Machine page. Some specifications are subject to changes before its release date.
General
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 | RAM 16GB DDR5 + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM | Power Internal power supply, AC power 110-240V | Storage Two Steam Machine models - 512GB NVMe SSD - 2TB NVMe SSD Both models include a high-speed microSD card slot |
Connectivity and Ports
Displays DisplayPort 1.4 - Up to 4K @ 240Hz or 8K@60Hz - Supports HDR, FreeSync, and daisy-chaining HDMI 2.0 - Up to 4K @ 120Hz - Supports HDR, FreeSync, and CEC | USB 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 | Networking Gigabit ethernet | LED Strip 17 individually addressable RGB LEDs for system status and customizability |
Size and Weight
Size 152 mm tall (148 mm without feet), 162.4 mm deep, 156 mm wide | Weight 2.6 kg |
Software
Operating System SteamOS 3 (Arch-based) | Desktop KDE Plasma |
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