Valve sets summer release for Steam Machine

Valve has announced that its Steam Machine and Steam Frame will launch this summer. The company shared the update in a blog post on June 4 without confirming pricing details.

Valve revealed the summer 2026 release window for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame in a developer-focused blog post. The hardware was first unveiled in November 2025 with an initial target of early 2026, but it faced a delay announced on Feb. 4. The Steam Machine is a compact gaming PC designed for living room use with a TV. It will join the Steam Frame VR headset and the Steam Controller, which became available on May 4 for $99. Ongoing global memory shortages have raised hardware costs industrywide. Valve has not set a price for the new devices and noted that component prices and availability continue to affect planning.

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Realistic illustration of Valve's Steam Controller launching May 4 for $99, showcasing dual touchpads, TMR thumbsticks, and wireless Puck dongle on a sleek background.
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Valve's Steam Controller launches May 4 for $99 with low-latency Puck and Steam Deck-inspired design

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Valve's new Steam Controller, successor to the 2015 model and inspired by Steam Deck prototypes, launches May 4 for $99 in the US ($149 CAD, €99 EU, £85 UK, A$149 AU, 419 PLN PL). Featuring dual touchpads, TMR thumbsticks, and a wireless Puck dongle, it offers precise PC gaming while escaping hardware delays affecting Steam Machine and Frame.

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.

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Following its November 2025 announcement and March 2026 reaffirmation, Valve's facilities have received large shipments of gaming consoles from China, signaling progress toward the Steam Machine's launch before the end of 2026. Logistics records verified by The Verge show multiple containers arriving in late April and early May.

Valve's newly released Steam Controller sold out in just 30 minutes after sales launched last night. Resellers are now listing the £85 device on sites like eBay for over £150 in the UK and $300 in the US. The controller serves as an alternative gamepad designed for the Steam ecosystem.

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Valve has introduced a reservation programme for its newly launched Steam Controller following a rapid sell-out that frustrated many buyers. The system opened on 8 May at 10am Pacific Time, allowing users to secure a place in line for future stock.

Valve's new Steam Controller sold out in under an hour on Monday. Resellers on eBay are now charging as much as $400, more than triple the $100 retail price. The high demand highlights its appeal for PC gamers despite the premium cost.

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