The Steam Machine Is Still Set To Launch “Early This Year”

AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su stated in the company’s recent earnings presentation that Valve is “on track” to launch the Steam Machine early this year. While discussing AMD’s gaming revenue, Dr. Su reported a 50 percent year-over-year increase, alongside a double-digit sequential decline. She also addressed future projections for AMD’s semi-custom system-on-a-chip business, indicating a potential decline. “In gaming, revenue increased 50% year-over-year to $843 million. Semi-custom sales increased year-over-year and declined sequentially as expected,” Dr. Su said in an IGN report. “For 2026, we expect semi-custom SoC annual revenue to decline by a significant double-digit percentage as we enter the seventh year of what has been a very strong console cycle. From a product standpoint, Valve is on track to begin shipping its AMD-powered Steam Machine early this year.”

The device’s details:

Steam Machine

Your Steam Library in More Places

With over six times the horsepower of Steam Deck, Steam Machine has the power to play your whole Steam library, including your favorite AAA titles. Just sign in with your Steam account and your entire library is there.

There’s an LED Strip, Y’all!

Keep tabs on system status like download progress, even when your screen is off. Customize it with different colors and animations. Or turn it off!

Optimized for Gaming…

It Runs SteamOS – Steam Machine runs Valve’s gaming-first operating system. SteamOS is designed to provide a plug-and-play user experience, while keeping the power and flexibility of a PC. Experience SteamOS in the same way as other Steam hardware, like Steam Deck and Steam Frame.

Steam Machine Verified – We are expanding our Verified program to include ratings for Steam Machine, so customers can understand how their games will run.
…and it’s a PC

Yes, Steam Machine is optimized for gaming, but it’s still your PC. Install your own apps, or even another operating system. Who are we to tell you how to use your computer?

Steam Machine Plays Well, Wherever Steam is

Made for Steam Controller – Steam Machine comes with a built-in wireless adapter, just for pairing with Steam Controller. (Up to four with a single adapter!) This means you can pair your Steam Controller without its puck, and you can wake your Steam Machine without leaving your couch.

Great for Streaming – With enough horsepower to take on the most demanding games, Steam Machine is the perfect host PC for streaming to other devices. Easily stream to your Steam Deck, Steam Frame, or any other device running Steam or Steam Link.

Key Features

SteamOS – An OS optimized for gaming, with fast suspend/resume, and cloud saves. And that’s just the start.

Small Form Factor – Put it under your TV. Set it on your desk. Hide it under a banana. It’s powerful PC gaming packed into a roughly 6-inch (~160mm) cube.
Cool and Quiet – Steam Machine keeps cool and runs whisper-quiet, even while running the most demanding games.

I/O for Days – Ready for all the peripherals and monitors you can throw* at it: 1 Gigabit Ethernet. DisplayPort 1.4. HDMI 2.0. One USB-C and four USB-A ports. *But, like, don’t actually throw things at it.

CPU and GPU – 4K gaming at 60 frames per second with FSR, thanks to a discrete semi-custom AMD desktop class CPU and GPU.

Storage – Available in two storage sizes: 512GB and 2TB. Both come with expandable storage via microSD.

Connectivity – 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E, plus Bluetooth 5.3 with a dedicated antenna. Steam Controller’s wireless adapter is built right into Steam Machine for direct pairing.
Power – No giant brick! Steam Machine’s power supply is built right in.