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Valve announces Steam Machine, Controller, and Frame hardware
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Valve revealed three new gaming devices on November 12, 2025: the Steam Machine console, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame VR headset, all launching in 2026. The Steam Machine is a compact PC targeting 4K60 gameplay, while the Controller features advanced inputs and the Frame offers standalone VR with SteamOS on ARM. Pricing remains undisclosed, but Valve emphasizes affordability and compatibility with existing Steam libraries.
Valve will start sending purchase invitations today for its new Steam Machine console-like devices priced above $1,000.
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has suggested the company will introduce new approaches to console sales later this year amid rising hardware costs. In a Fortune interview, she pointed to challenges with RAM and storage prices that are now 2.75 times higher than at launch. Sharma said the firm is exploring options beyond price increases to keep consoles accessible.
Preorders for the Intellivision Sprint retro gaming console are now available at Amazon ahead of its December 5, 2025 release. Priced at $150, the device revives the classic Intellivision era with modern upgrades and 45 preloaded games. It was developed in partnership with Plaion and Atari, following Atari's 2024 acquisition of the Intellivision brand.
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Blizzard has dismissed rumors of bringing World of Warcraft to consoles, emphasizing its focus on the PC experience. Game director Ion Hazzikostas stated there is no active development for console versions. The speculation arises amid preparations for the upcoming Midnight expansion.