Valve’s Steam Machine console launches soon, here’s what we know
The Independent • • technology
Key Points:
- Valve is reviving the Steam Machine, a console-style PC designed for living-room gaming, powered by a custom AMD chip with 4K gaming support and upscaling technology, aiming to compete with PlayStation and Xbox.
- The Steam Machine will launch early in 2026, likely around February, with two storage options: 512GB and 2TB, and an optional bundle including Valve’s new Steam controller.
- Pricing remains unconfirmed, but leaked listings from a Czech retailer suggest prices around £708 ($953) for the 512GB model and £796 ($1072) for the 2TB model, aligning with estimates near the PS5 Pro’s price point.
- The compact Steam Machine runs SteamOS, features multiple
