Valve is expanding its Steam hardware lineup with three new products: Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller. These devices are scheduled to be released in early 2026.
Here is the announcement trailer:
And here is a full overview of each hardware:
Steam Machine
Your Steam Library in More Places
Steam Machine is significantly more powerful than the Steam Deck – over six times the horsepower, in fact! This means you can play all the games in your Steam library, even demanding, high-end titles. Simply log in with your Steam account to access everything you own.
There’s an LED Strip, Y’all!
As a huge fan, one of my favorite things is being able to quickly check how my downloads are going, even if my screen is off! Plus, you can really make it your own by changing the colors and animations. And if you don’t want it, you can just turn it off – it’s super flexible!
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
Steam Machine is designed for great gaming, but it’s still a fully functional computer. You can install any applications you like, or even a different operating system. It’s your machine, and we want you to use it however you choose.
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
| General | |
|---|---|
| CPU | Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T
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| GPU | Semi-Custom AMD RDNA3 28CUs
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| RAM | 16GB DDR5 + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM |
| Power | Internal power supply, AC power 110–240V |
| Storage | Two Steam Machine models:
Both models include a high-speed microSD card slot |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 dedicated antenna |
| Steam Controller | Integrated 2.4 GHz Steam Controller wireless adapter |
| I/O | |
| Displays | DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI 2.0
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| USB | Two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports in the front Two USB-A 2.0 High speed ports in the back One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port in the back |
| Networking | Gigabit ethernet |
| LED Strip | 17 individually addressable RGB LEDs for system status and customizability |
| Size and Weight | |
| Size | 152 mm tall (148 mm without feet), 162.4 mm deep, 156 mm wide |
| Weight | 2.6 kg |
| Software | |
| Operating System | SteamOS 3 (Arch-based) |
| Desktop | KDE Plasma |
Steam Frame
VR and Non-VR Gaming
Steam Frame is a wireless VR headset and controllers designed for streaming and compatible with your entire Steam game library. You can experience fully immersive VR, or comfortably enjoy games that aren’t designed for VR. It can also be used as a standalone device.
Designed for Comfort. Easy to Use
The Steam Frame headset is designed for comfort – it’s lightweight, well-balanced, and easy to wear. Plus, it’s completely wireless and requires no setup, so you can start playing right away.
A High Quality Streaming-First Experience
Because streaming quality can change a lot, we focused on creating a reliable, high-quality experience with Steam Frame.
- Wireless Adapter and Dual Radios – The included plug-and-play 6GHz wireless adapter provides a dedicated link for both VR and non-VR streaming. Steam Frame’s dual radios make this connection even more stable: One radio is dedicated to streaming the audio and visuals, and the other connects to your Wi-Fi. Two dedicated links, no competition for bandwidth.
- Introducing Foveated Streaming – Foveated Streaming is a new feature that optimizes detail where your eyes are looking, and typically offers over a 10x improvement in image quality and effective bandwidth. Behind the scenes, we’re using low-latency eye tracking data to steer the best quality pixels only to where you’re looking. This is all happening without you noticing, and works for your entire Steam library.
Key Features
- Jump Right Into Your Games – Just wake up the headset, and you’re gaming. No fuss, no setup; just games
- Who Wants Pancakes? – Thin and light custom pancake lenses provide edge-to-edge sharpness and a large eye box. Optics feature 2160 x 2160 LCD panels, one per eye. Supported refresh rates are 72-144Hz.
- Seamless Audio Experience – Steam Frame has high fidelity audio via dual stereo speakers on each side. The speakers within each pair are oriented in opposite directions to cancel out vibrations, which can be a tracking system buzzkill.
- Camera Tracking – No setup required. Four high-resolution, monochrome cameras provide controller and headset tracking. Infrared LEDs on the outside make tracking great even in dark environments.
- Controllers for All Your Games – Hop between your VR and non-VR games. Steam Frame Controllers are designed with a split gamepad layout to work with your whole Steam library.
- The VR Inputs You’d Expect… – Steam Frame controllers are tracked in space by the headset, and come with all the inputs needed for your VR games. Capacitive finger tracking enhances immersion. These controls are fully backwards compatible and support the full SteamVR catalog.
- …And Inputs for Non-VR Games, Too – The Steam Frame controllers also have all the familiar inputs you need to play non-VR games: D-pad, ABXY, thumbsticks, triggers, and bumpers, all right where you’d expect them.
- Magnetic Thumbsticks – Steam Frame includes next-generation magnetic thumbsticks for precision and capacitive finger sensing. These are the same thumbsticks included in Steam Controller.
- Easy Battery Access – Each Steam Frame controller runs on a single AA battery, offering ~40 hours of play time.
Supports Standalone Play, Too
The Steam Frame is a standalone PC powered by a Snapdragon 8 Series processor and 16GB of RAM. This means you can play a wide range of both virtual reality and traditional PC games directly on the device, without needing to connect it to another computer.
Steam Frame is a PC
- It Runs SteamOS – Quick suspend / resume. Cloud saves. All the features of SteamOS that make for a great user experience are now available in VR. Just like any SteamOS device, install your own apps, open a browser, do what you want: It’s your PC.
- Steam Frame Verified, for Standalone Games – Just like Steam Deck and Steam Machine, Steam Frame will have a verified program that helps you see which games in your library (VR and non-VR) will work stand-alone.
Yes, There’s a Developer Kit!
Hello developers! We’re aiming to provide a fantastic experience with Steam Frame for as many Steam games as possible, both through streaming and as a standalone feature. To help make this happen, we’re launching a Steam Frame Developer Kit program.
Getting Steam Frames into the hands of more developers helps us gather valuable feedback, allowing us to refine Proton and SteamOS and boost compatibility across all Steam games. You can apply for a developer kit through your Steam partner dashboard. We have a limited number available, but will continue sending them out regularly.
Steam Frame Plays Well, Wherever Steam Is
The Steam Frame headset connects seamlessly with your Steam Controller, and you’ll even see a virtual controller appear in your VR environment. You can stream games from your PC, laptop, Steam Deck, or Steam Machine for a fully immersive experience.
Headset Technical Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 4 nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Architecture: ARM64 |
| RAM | 16GB Unified LPDDR5X RAM |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB UFS storage options microSD card slot for expanded storage |
| Power | Rechargeable 21.6 Wh Li-ion battery One USB-C 2.0 port in the rear, for charging and data Charge with USB-C, 45W |
| Modular Headstrap | Headstrap includes integrated dual audio drivers and and rechargeable battery on rear. Headstrap weight: 245g Core module can be separated from headstrap, for other headstrap solutions. |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 dedicated antenna |
| Steam Controller | Integrated 2.4 GHz Steam Controller wireless adapter |
| Display and Optics | |
| Display | 2160 x 2160 LCD (per eye) 72-144Hz refresh rate (144Hz experimental) |
| Optics | Custom pancake lenses Glass and non-glass optical elements Large FOV (up to 110 degrees) |
| IPD Target Range | 60mm – 70mm |
| Eye Glasses Max Width | 140mm |
| Cameras and Tracking | |
| Tracking | Inside-out camera based tracking |
| Cameras | 4x outward facing monochrome cameras for controller and headset tracking 2x interior cameras for eye tracking and foveated streaming |
| Passthrough | Monochrome passthrough via outward facing cameras |
| Low-Light Support | IR illuminators for tracking and passthrough in dark environments |
| Expansion | User accessible front expansion port Dual high speed camera interface (8 lanes at 2.5Gbps MIPI) / PCIe Gen 4 interface (1-lane) |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, 2×2 Dual radios enable concurrent 5Ghz Wi-Fi and 6Ghz VR streaming |
| Wireless Adapter | Wireless adapter included in the box Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz) Provides direct, low-latency link between headset and PC |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Audio | |
| Speakers | Dual speaker drivers per ear, integrated into headstrap |
| Microphone | Dual microphone array |
| Size and Weight | |
| Size | 175mm x 95mm x 110mm (core module + facial interface) |
| Weight | 440 g – core module + headstrap 185 g – core module |
| Software | |
| Operating System | SteamOS 3 (Arch-based) |
| Desktop | KDE Plasma |
Controller Technical Specifications
| Controls and Input | |
|---|---|
| Motion Controls | Full 6-DOF tracking and IMU support |
| Gamepad Controls | A B X Y buttons (right controller) D-pad (left controller) Full-size magnetic thumbsticks (TMR) with capacitive touch L & R analog triggers L & R bumpers View / Menu / Steam buttons Dual stage grip buttons |
| Haptics | Haptic motor in each controller |
| Finger Tracking | Capacitive sensing for all input surfaces Capacitive finger tracking |
| General | |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4ghz link to dedicated headset radio |
| Size | 126mm x 73mm x 87mm per controller |
| Weight | With battery 130 g per controller Without battery 107 g per controller |
| Power | One replaceable AA battery per controller 40hr battery life |
Steam Controller
Play Your Whole Steam Library
Designed for Steam and fully customizable with Steam Input, you can enjoy all your games your way, on any Steam-compatible device – from PCs and laptops to the Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and beyond.
Key Features
- Plug and Play With the Steam Controller Puck – One puck, two jobs: It’s a wireless transmitter that provides a fast, stable connection for your Steam Controller. It’s also a charging station, connecting to your Controller magnetically with a satisfying click. Prefer using Bluetooth or USB? Steam Controller supports those too.
- Next-Generation Magnetic Thumbsticks – Steam Controller comes with magnetic thumbsticks using TMR technology, designed for improved feel, responsiveness and long-term reliability. They also support capacitive touch to enable motion controls.
- High Definition Rumble – Steam Controller’s powerful motors are capable of handling complex waveforms for immersive, accurate haptics.
- Grip-Enabled Gyro – We’re calling it Grip Sense, and it’s a new input for Steam Controller that enables gyro with capacitive touch. Hold and release to enable and disable gyro aiming. You can also map it like any other button.
All the Inputs You’d Expect
- Control and Comfort – Steam Controller is built for comfortable extended play, with thumbsticks, buttons, bumpers, and triggers positioned for hands of all sizes.
- Trackpads – Use Steam Controller to play even your favorite mouse and keyboard games. With increased precision and customizability, it’s another way to enjoy fast-paced FPS games.
- Motion Control – Aim more naturally with gyro, capacitive touch thumbsticks, and the new grip-sense feature, to achieve even more precision.
- Grip Buttons – Four buttons on the back; you choose how to use them, all while leaving your thumbs on the trackpads or thumbsticks.
- Steam Button – The Steam button is both the power button and the quickest way to navigate to your library, the store, game controls, settings, and more.
- Quick Access Menu – Easily access notifications, friends list, Steam Chat, and more. Press and hold to get a handy list of shortcut options in Steam.
Customizable for Steam Input
The Steam Controller was built to work with all your games. Combined with Steam Input, it’s incredibly customizable. Because it shares the same input technology as the Steam Deck, it will automatically have community-created settings for thousands of games right away. You can also create and share your own custom settings.
Steam Controller plays well, Wherever Steam Is
- With Anything Running Steam – Steam Controller works with any PC or device running Steam or the Steam Link app. This includes Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs, as well as tablets and smart phones.
- Steam Deck – Whether your Steam Deck is docked or on the go, Steam Controller is a great companion, with all the same familiar inputs.
- Steam Machine – Steam Controller pairs easily to Steam Machine without its puck. Wake your Steam Machine without leaving your couch.
- Steam Frame – Infrared LEDs make Steam Controller trackable by Steam Frame’s cameras when you’re immersed in VR. Perfect for playing all of your non-VR games on a giant virtual screen.
Technical Specifications
| Controls and Input | |
|---|---|
| Gamepad Controls | A B X Y buttons D-pad L & R analog triggers L & R bumpers View & Menu buttons Steam & QAM buttons 4x assignable grip buttons |
| Thumbsticks | 2x full-size magnetic thumbsticks (TMR) with capacitive touch |
| Haptics | 4x haptic motors
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| Trackpads | 2x 34.5mm square trackpads with haptic feedback Pressure-sensitive for configurable click strength |
| Gyro | 6-axis IMU |
| Grip Sense | 2x capacitive areas along back of Steam Controller handles |
| Connectivity | |
| Steam Controller Puck | 2.4GHz Wireless connection ~8ms full end-to-end, 4ms polling rate (measured at 5m) Up to four Steam Controllers per Steam Controller Puck Steam Controller Puck connects to PC via USB-C |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 minimum, 5.0 or higher recommended |
| USB | USB-C tethered play |
| Power | |
| Charging | Steam Controller Puck charging interface USB-C connector |
| Battery | 8.39 Wh Li-ion battery Over 35 hours of gameplay* *Battery life for tracked gameplay with Steam Frame is reduced |
| Size and Weight | |
| Size | Steam Controller: 111mm x 159mm x 57mm Steam Controller Puck: 50mm x 28mm x 9mm |
| Weight | Steam Controller: 292 g Steam Controller Puck: 16 g |
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