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.
Announcement Overview
On November 12, 2025, Valve unveiled the Steam Machine, a revival of its 2015 console concept, alongside the Steam Controller and Steam Frame VR headset. These devices aim to expand PC gaming into living rooms and VR, integrating seamlessly with the Steam Deck. 'We’ve been super happy with the success of Steam Deck,' said Gabe Newell, President of Valve, 'and PC gamers have continued asking for even more ways to play all the great titles in their Steam libraries.' All products are set for a 2026 release, with the Steam Machine targeting Spring.
Steam Machine Details
The Steam Machine is a 6-inch cube (156x152x162mm) with six times the power of the Steam Deck, featuring a semi-custom 6-core Zen 4 CPU up to 4.8GHz, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and AMD RDNA 3 GPU with 28 compute units. It supports 4K60 gameplay via FSR upscaling, even for titles like Cyberpunk 2077 with ray tracing. Storage options are 512GB or 2TB NVMe, expandable via SSD, MicroSD, or RAM upgrades. It runs SteamOS but can switch to Windows 11. Key features include a quiet 140mm fan, integrated power supply, HDMI-CEC TV control, LED status strip, and ports like DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, USB-C 10Gbps, four USB-A, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6E. Removable faceplates allow customization, with 3D print files provided. All Steam Deck Verified games will be auto-certified for the Machine.
Steam Controller and Steam Frame
The Steam Controller revives the 2015 design with TMR thumbsticks for precision and anti-drift, gyro aiming via GripSense, touchpads, rear buttons, and 35-hour battery life. It supports up to four wireless connections at 8ms latency. The Steam Frame is a 435g standalone VR headset on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 ARM with 16GB RAM and 256GB/1TB storage, offering 2160x2160 displays at 72-144Hz and 110° FOV. It uses inside-out tracking, eye-tracked Foveated Streaming for wireless play, and runs Steam games natively or streamed. Frame Controllers include TMR sticks and 40-hour battery.
Pricing and Availability
Valve has not announced prices but aims for 'competitive' and 'affordable' positioning, comparable to similar PCs starting around $800. Engineer Yazan Aldehayyat noted, 'We kept that in mind... to make sure that we keep it as approachable, as affordable as possible.' Devices will launch in Steam Deck-available countries like the US, Canada, Germany, and Japan, with self-distribution and ongoing improvements.
