Valve announces SteamOS gaming PC 'Steam Machine,' standalone VR device 'Steam Frame,' and game controller 'Steam Controller'
Valve, the company behind the game distribution platform Steam, announced the Steam Machine , a gaming PC powered by SteamOS, the Steam Controller , and the Steam Frame , a standalone VR device, on November 13, 2025. All of these are scheduled for release in 2026.
Steam Hardware
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◆Steam Machine
The Steam Machine is a gaming PC compatible with Steam. Its cube-shaped design measures 152mm high x 162.4mm deep x 156mm wide, and weighs 2.6kg.
The front panel is removable.
Below the panel is an LED strip consisting of 17 RGB LEDs. The light indicates the status and the color of the light can be changed in the settings. Below that are two USB-A ports, a microSD card slot, and a power button.
The back is a fan with the Valve logo engraved on it.
The specs are as follows. Valve claims it has six times the performance of Steam Deck and is capable of 4K gaming at 60fps. The specific release date and price have not yet been announced.
| Steam Machine | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C/12T - Up to 4.8 GHz, 30W TDP | |
| GPU | Semi-custom AMD RDNA3 28CU - Maximum sustained clock 2.45GHz, TDP 110W | |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5 + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM | |
| power supply | Built-in power supply, AC power supply 110-240V | |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD or 2TB NVMe SSD It also has a high-speed microSD card slot for external storage. | |
| Wifi | 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 dedicated antenna | |
| Input/Output | display | DisplayPort 1.4 - Up to 4K@240Hz or 8K@60Hz - Supports HDR, FreeSync, and daisy chain connection - HDMI 2.0 - Up to 4K@120Hz - Supports HDR, FreeSync, and CEC |
| USB | Two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the front Two USB-A 2.0 high-speed ports on the back 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port on the back | |
| network | Gigabit Ethernet | |
| OS | SteamOS 3 | |
| Desktop Environment | KDE Plasma | |
| size | Height 152mm x Depth 162.4mm x Width 156mm | |
| weight | 2.6kg | |
◆Steam Controller
The Steam Controller is a controller designed for Steam that connects wirelessly to your PC, and the Steam Machine includes a built-in adapter for connecting to the Steam Controller.
Features include dual trackpads, HD haptic vibration, gyro functionality, rear grip buttons, full-size controls, capacitive analog sticks, a Steam button, and an 8.39 Wh lithium-ion battery for over 35 hours of gameplay.
The analog sticks are next-generation magnetic thumbsticks, designed to improve feel, responsiveness, and long-term reliability.
The dual trackpads are capacitive touch panels that allow for motion control, similar to those found on Steam Decks.
There are four buttons on the back, two on each side.
It also has a gyro function, and the vibration motor is capable of processing complex waveforms, delivering precise, immersive haptics.
And the biggest feature is the plug-and-play Steam Controller Puck, a magnetic charging station.
It is possible to charge it by connecting it, and it is also possible to use it via USB connection while it is connected.
◆Steam Frame
Steam Frame is a standalone VR device optimized for Steam. It features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, 16GB of integrated LPDDR5X RAM, and 256GB or 1TB of storage, with external storage available via microSD card.
The screen is a 2160 x 2160 pixel LCD display with a refresh rate of 72 to 144 Hz, a pancake lens, and a maximum field of view of 110 degrees.
It uses an inside-out tracking system with a total of six cameras, and the pass-through is monochrome.
In addition to a user-accessible expansion port on the front, the device also features eight MIPI dual high-speed camera interfaces at 2.5Gbps, and one PCIe Gen 4 interface. Two speakers are built into each side of the band, facing backwards so as not to interfere with the tracking system.
Eye tracking enables
Steam Frame is a standalone VR device that doesn't connect to a PC, but it does connect wirelessly to your PC using a plug-and-play 6GHz wireless adapter. One radio is dedicated to streaming audio and visuals, and the other connects to Wi-Fi. With two dedicated links, there's no competition for bandwidth.
Not only can you play VR titles, but you can also play non-VR titles on a large virtual screen.
The Steam Frame Controller is used to operate the Steam Frame.
The Steam Frame Controller runs on a single AA battery each, allowing you to play not only VR games but also non-VR games.
The Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame are scheduled to be released in 2026, but the specific release date and price are unknown at the time of writing.
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