The Steam Deck was just the beginning.
Valve has officially announced a massive expansion to its hardware lineup, revealing three new devices slated for release in early 2026: the Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame VR headset. Building on the success of the Steam Deck, this new hardware ecosystem is designed to let players access their Steam libraries anywhere—from the living room couch to fully immersive virtual reality.
“We’ve been super happy with the success of Steam Deck,” said Valve President Gabe Newell, “and PC gamers have continued asking for even more ways to play all the great titles in their Steam libraries.”
Here is the breakdown of Valve’s ambitious new hardware family.
The Steam Machine: A “Small and Mighty” Console Killer
The Steam Machine returns, reimagined as a compact, powerful living room PC. Housed in a roughly 6-inch (160mm) cube, this device is designed to be quiet, calm, and unobtrusive.
Despite its size, the new Steam Machine packs a serious punch. Valve claims it is over 6x more potent than the Steam Deck, targeting 4K gaming at 60 FPS with FSR and Ray Tracing support.
- CPU: Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 (6 Cores / 12 Threads, up to 4.8 GHz)
- GPU: Semi-custom AMD RDNA3 (28 CUs, 2.45GHz max clock)
- Memory: 16GB DDR5 RAM + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
- Storage: 512GB and 2TB NVMe SSD models, expandable via microSD
Running on SteamOS, the machine features “fast suspend/resume” and the same gaming-first user experience as the Deck. It also includes a customizable LED bar to display system status, such as download progress.
Steam Frame: Wireless VR for Your Entire Library
Valve’s entry into standalone-capable VR is the Steam Frame, a lightweight headset described as “streaming-first”. It allows users to stream their entire Steam library—both VR and non-VR titles—directly from a PC or Steam Machine using an included Wi-Fi 6E Wireless Adapter.
However, the Steam Frame is also a fully capable standalone PC. Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and running SteamOS, it can handle immersive gaming on the go.
- Display: Dual 2160 x 2160 LCD pancake optics (per eye) with a 110-degree FOV
- Performance: 72-144Hz refresh rate
- Foveated Streaming: Uses eye-tracking to optimize the video stream, sending the highest resolution only to where you are looking
- Cameras: 4 outward-facing monochrome cameras for tracking and passthrough, plus IR illuminators for dark environments
Steam Controller: The Spiritual Successor
Completing the lineup is the new Steam Controller, designed to offer input parity with the Steam Deck. It works seamlessly across PC, Deck, Machine, and Frame.
- Inputs: Dual trackpads, full-sized buttons, and four assignable grip buttons.
- Magnetic Thumbsticks: Next-gen TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) sticks for improved precision and reliability.
- Grip Sense: A new feature that allows players to activate gyro controls simply by squeezing the controller.
- Connectivity: It connects via Bluetooth, USB, or the new Steam Controller Puck—a low-latency (8ms) wireless receiver that also doubles as a magnetic charger.
Release and Availability
All three devices are scheduled to begin shipping in early 2026. They will be available in the US, Canada, UK, EU, and Australia, with Komodo handling distribution in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Pricing has not yet been announced, but Valve encourages users to wishlist the items now on their new Steam Hardware page.