A new welcome tour for the Steam Machine has appeared in Valve's backend. The addition follows a pattern seen with prior hardware launches. It suggests the console's release details could come soon.
The update was added to Steam's systems last night. It includes a tutorial style experience similar to Aperture Desk Job for the Steam Deck. Brad Lynch shared the discovery on social media yesterday.
Valve has released SteamOS 3.8.0 preview, adding initial support for its upcoming Steam Machine hardware alongside improvements for other devices. The update addresses video memory issues on discrete GPUs, benefiting the Steam Machine's Radeon RX 7600-caliber GPU. Valve still aims for a first-half launch despite component shortages.
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Valve has confirmed that both its Steam Machine console-like PC and Steam Frame VR headset will ship this summer. The announcement came in a blog post that also detailed updates to the company's Verified program for the new devices.
Valve announced two new data tools on April 23 to assist developers in optimizing games for Steam Deck. The features, available initially to creators of Verified games, include average framerate data and player surveys on rating agreement. Valve stated that 95 percent of surveyed players agree with the Verified status.
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New text strings in a recent Steam client update suggest Valve is developing a framerate estimator tool. The feature would allow users to view estimated performance charts for games based on their hardware configurations and data from other Steam users. It builds on Valve's efforts to improve game compatibility information.