-
Hardware and Technologies July 17, 2026, 12:38 PM
Accessing Steam Machine's RAM is far more involved than opening it up for an SSD swap, even though Valve still allows users to upgrade both components themselves. Valve explained that the memory slots are simply much harder to reach. -
Valve Publishes DIY E-Ink Faceplate Kit for Steam Machine With Full Instructions and Open-Source Files
Hardware and Technologies July 3, 2026, 05:57 PM
Valve has officially released the Inkterface project, providing everything needed for enthusiasts to build their own E-Ink faceplate for the Steam Machine. The open-source kit includes detailed assembly instructions, 3D print files, firmware, and a complete bill of materials — making it possible for users to create a modular front panel that displays system stats and custom images directly on the console's chassis. -
Hardware and Technologies July 1, 2026, 12:31 PM
Valve is seriously considering moving away from the traditional x86 architecture for its future gaming hardware. The company has confirmed its interest in ARM processors and hasn't ruled out the possibility that even the next Steam Machine could one day run on them. -
Hardware and Technologies June 26, 2026, 12:57 PM
The new Steam Machine isn’t quite the all-purpose powerhouse it first appears to be. Thanks to the quirks of SteamOS and its anti-cheat systems, the device can’t run a huge number of popular online games, including Fortnite, GTA Online, Valorant, and Call of Duty. -
Hardware and Technologies June 25, 2026, 12:43 PM
The Steam Machine keeps surprising not just with performance, but with upgrade potential. One enthusiast decided to test the upgrade limits of Valve's new console, quadrupling the RAM and doubling the internal storage. -
Hardware and Technologies June 24, 2026, 06:36 PM
The Steam Machine has only just gone on sale in Japan, and it’s already impossible to buy one. The entire initial shipment sold out in less than three hours, even with a price tag well above the US cost. That said, some in the community are skeptical that this instant sell-out is purely down to gamer demand. -
Hardware and Technologies June 24, 2026, 05:47 PM
While most manufacturers are doubling down on glue and making DIY repairs increasingly difficult, Valve is heading in the exact opposite direction. A teardown of the new Steam Machine reveals that the console isn't just easy to service—it's actually upgradeable, requiring nothing more than a standard screwdriver and a few minutes of your time. -
Hardware and Technologies June 23, 2026, 10:28 AM
Valve has, for the first time, broken down in detail why the new Steam Machine costs significantly more than consoles from Sony and Microsoft. The company isn't hiding the fact that it's deliberately walking away from the industry's traditional playbook of selling hardware at a loss to make up for it later. Instead, the Steam developer is doubling down on an open ecosystem—even if that approach ends up making its device more expensive than the competition, pound for pound in performance. -
Hardware and Technologies June 22, 2026, 09:14 PM
The first independent reviews of Steam Machine have finally arrived, giving gamers a clearer picture of what Valve’s new gaming device is capable of. Hardware experts at Digital Foundry conducted an in-depth analysis of the system, comparing it against the PlayStation 5 as well as modern PC hardware. -
Hardware and Technologies June 22, 2026, 08:35 PM
Valve has officially revealed the pricing for the Steam Machine, a new SteamOS-powered gaming device that will join the company's hardware lineup alongside the Steam Deck and Steam Controller. Reservations open on June 25, while full pre-orders will begin on June 29. -
Hardware and Technologies June 22, 2026, 11:53 AM
It looks like Valve is quietly laying the groundwork for its new console’s launch. A fresh test build of Proton has just turned up traces of AMD’s FSR 4 support, meaning the upcoming Steam Machine will have one of the most modern performance-boosting tools available right out of the gate. -
Hardware and Technologies June 15, 2026, 04:43 PM
In the latest beta version of SteamOS, the company has directly mentioned support for the upcoming Steam Machine for the first time, which could hint at an imminent release. But the closer we get, the more questions arise about the possible price — which still remains unknown. -
Hardware and Technologies May 11, 2026, 06:14 PM
Valve doesn’t want a repeat of its recent fiasco and is preemptively setting up a barrier against scalpers for its new device. The Steam Machine pre-order code reveals four mini-PC versions and a reservation queue. -
Hardware and Technologies April 29, 2026, 06:51 PM
Valve still hasn’t revealed the price or release date of the Steam Machine—and now it’s becoming clear why. According to Hardware Unboxed, rising component costs could push the device close to the price of a PlayStation 5 Pro, calling its competitiveness into question even before launch. -
Hardware and Technologies April 28, 2026, 12:31 PM
Valve has tweaked its launch plans for its new line of Steam devices. The company is getting ready to start selling the Steam Controller, but with the bigger products (the Steam Machine and the Steam Frame VR headset) — things are more complicated. Their release has been pushed back indefinitely due to a memory shortage and unstable DRAM prices. -
Gaming News March 13, 2026, 05:27 PM
Sony stopped releasing its exclusives on PC because it fears competition from Steam Machine. This assumption was voiced by Peter Dalton, head of department at the recently closed Bluepoint Games.
Steam Machine — news, articles and guides
Hide posts on this topic