In a recent blog post, Valve revealed that the recent memory and storage shortages and price hikes have caused the company to re-evaluate its shipping schedule and pricing. This is especially the case for the Steam Machine and the Steam Frame VR headset. However, the company also reiterated that it still plans to launch the game in the first half of the year. “Our goal of shipping all three products in the first half of the year has not changed. But we have work to do to land on concrete pricing and launch dates that we can confidently announce,” reads the post. Notably, in the same blog, the company noted that the Steam Machine runs most Steam titles at 4K 60FPs with FSR on, and that its SSD and memory will be upgradable.
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.
