The Steam Machine Will Be Priced Like A PC in The Current Market

Rumors of Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine console not being cheap has been going around for a while now especially with Linus Tech Tips claiming that the energy after asking the team if it would be around $500 “wasn’t great.” Following this, Valve Software Engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais, revealed on the Friends Per Second Podcast that the console will be priced similarly to a PC with the “same level of performance,” and not like other consoles or the Steam Deck. When asked about the price, Griffais said, “It’s more in line with what you might expect from the current PC market. Obviously, our goal is for it to be a good deal at that level of performance. And then you have features that are actually really hard to build if you’re making your own gaming PC from parts.” “Things like the small form factor and I think the noise level that we achieved or lack thereof is really impressive,” he continued. “And we’re excited that the people are going to find out how quiet this thing is.” The Steam Machine will launch in early 2026.

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.

Technical Specifications

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