Valve unveils a new version of the Steam Machine!
After years of absence from the console market, Valve has finally returned with a new version of the Steam Machine .
The system will use the SteamOS operating system and will have an integrated power supply, up to 2TB of storage, and the ability to play games at 4K 60 FPS with a 'semi-custom' AMD CPU and GPU.
Besides being designed for Steam, Valve says users will be able to install other operating systems and applications on this console.
The company also shared that Steam Machine will be capable of streaming games to Steam Deck, Steam Link, and Steam Frame.
Here are the specifications for the console system:
| Parameter | Detail |
| CPU | Custom-built version of AMD Zen 4 6C/12T up to 4.8 GHz, 30W TDP |
| GPU | A semi-customized version of the AMD RDNA3 28 CUs, with a maximum sustained clock speed of 2.45 GHz and a 110W TDP. |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 + 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM |
| Power supply | Integrated power supply (AC 110-240 V) |
| Capacity | There are two models: 512 GB NVMe SSD and 2 TB NVMe SSD. Both models include a microSD card slot. |
| Wi-Fi | 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E |
| Steam Controller | Integrated 2.4 GHz wireless connector |
| Display | DisplayPort 1.4: Up to 4K at 240 Hz or 8K at 60 Hz / HDR, FreeSync, daisy-chain support. HDMI 2.0: Up to 4K at 120 Hz / HDR, FreeSync, CEC support. |
| USD Gate | Front: 2 USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports. Rear: 2 USB-A 2.0 (high-speed) ports and 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port. |
| Network connection | Gigabit Ethernet |
| LED strip lights | 17 individually customizable RGB LEDs |
| Size and weight | Dimensions: 154mm (148mm without legs) x 162.4mm x 156mm. Weight: 2.6 kg. |
| Operating system | SteamOS 3 (Arch-based) |
| Desktop environment | KDE Plasma |
Currently, the new version of Steam Machine is expected to officially launch sometime in 2026, but we still don't know what the price of the product will be.
To learn more about the system, you can visit Valve's official website.
Update 19 March 2026
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