PC gaming giant Valve has announced a new console, the Steam Machine, designed to compete with established players like Xbox and PlayStation. This device functions as a home console allowing PC games to be played on a TV, and can also serve as a computer. It is a successor to Valve's 2014 Steam Machine, which struggled to gain traction in the market.
The new Steam Machine is expected to launch in early 2026, with pricing yet to be revealed, and will be more expensive than its predecessor. Valve, the company behind the dominant PC gaming platform Steam, aims to leverage its massive user base to make this hardware venture successful, a feat its previous console attempts did not achieve.
Valve describes the console as a powerful gaming PC in a compact form factor, optimized for gaming by ensuring compatibility with specific titles from its extensive digital library. Running on a Linux-based SteamOS and featuring AMD graphics processors, the Steam Machine will support 4K resolution at 60 frames per second.
Industry experts suggest the Steam Machine might appeal to a niche audience of dedicated Steam users, similar to the handheld Steam Deck. Additionally, Valve unveiled the Steam Frame, a wireless virtual reality headset that is a PC running SteamOS, aiming for a technical leap in VR graphics.
These new hardware announcements signal Valve's ambition to challenge major competitors like Microsoft's Xbox, which is focusing on its Game Pass service, and Sony's PlayStation, which has seen strong sales with its PS5. Analysts believe Va... download the app to read more
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