Valve Announces Three New Devices: Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame
Vladislav Nikolaev
Valve has officially announced the second generation of the Steam Machine and Steam Controller, as well as the Steam Frame VR headset. All three devices are set to release in early 2026.
The Steam Machine is marketed as a compact gaming PC running on SteamOS, boasting six times the power of the Steam Deck. It will support output via DisplayPort 1.4 (4K at 240Hz or 8K at 60Hz) and HDMI 2.0 (4K at 120Hz). The Steam Frame is a wireless virtual reality headset that will support all games from the Steam library. The Steam Controller features next-gen magnetic sticks, high-precision haptic feedback, and a gyroscope with grip support. The controller will work with all devices that have Steam installed.
Steam Machine Specifications (2026):
- Processor: Custom AMD Zen 4 with 6 cores and 12 threads
- Graphics: Custom AMD RDNA 3 with 28 compute units and 8GB GDDR6 video memory
- RAM: 16GB DDR5
- Power: Built-in power supply (110–240V)
- Storage: NVMe SSD options of 512GB or 2TB (includes high-speed microSD slot)
- Ports: microSD, two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, USB Type-C, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, and Ethernet
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and built-in wireless adapter
- OS: SteamOS 3 (based on Arch Linux)
- Weight: 2.6 kg
Steam Controller Specifications (2026):
- Sticks: Two full-sized magnetic sticks with capacitive sensors
- Trackpads: Two square trackpads with haptic feedback
- Gyroscope: Six-axis gyroscope
- Grip Sensors: Two capacitive touch areas
- Connectivity: Steam Controller Puck (2.4GHz), Bluetooth, and USB
- Battery: Lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 8.39 Wh
- Battery Life: 35 hours
- Compatibility: SteamOS, Windows, Mac, Linux, and iOS/Android with Steam Link
Steam Frame Specifications:
- Processor: 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (ARM64)
- RAM: 16GB LPDDR5X
- Storage: Flash storage options of 256GB or 1TB (includes microSD slot)
- Power: Lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 21.6 Wh
- Display: LCD with a resolution of 2160x2160 (per eye)
- Optics: Custom pancake lenses
- Field of View: Up to 110 degrees
- Cameras: Four external monochrome cameras and two internal cameras
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, wireless adapter, and Bluetooth 5.3
- Audio: Two speakers and a dual microphone array
- Operating System: SteamOS 3 (based on Arch Linux)
Pricing for the Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame has yet to be revealed.
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