In what could be seen as one of the biggest surprise announcements in tech and gaming this year, Valve unveiled that it’s expanding its Steam hardware line-up with the upcoming launch of three new devices, which include the new Steam Controller, the Steam Machine gaming PC/console, and the Steam Frame wireless VR headset. Set to launch in early 2026, it’s clear that the company is building on the success of the Steam Deck.
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Up first we have the Steam Machine, which is kind of a cross between a home console and a compact gaming desktop—designed with a rather minimalist cube aesthetic with a built-in lighting system, Valve says that it’s built for the living room and big-screen gaming. Under the hood, it runs on SteamOS and features semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU and RDNA3 GPU silicon, making it over six times more powerful than the Steam Deck and capable of supporting 4K gaming at 120fps. It also features 16GB DDR5 + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM, in addition to 512GB & 2TB SSD models with microSD support.
Meanwhile, the Steam Frame is a new standalone VR headset which also runs on SteamOS, and is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Designed for both VR and non-VR games, the device features 2160 x 2160 LCD displays per eye with up to a 144Hz refresh rate. It also comes with four outward facing monochrome cameras for controller & headset tracking, in addition to a pair of interior cameras for eye tracking, as well as support for physical controller input by way of two separate handheld controllers.
Finally we have the new Steam Controller, which features pretty much the same input setup as the Steam Deck including magnetic thumbsticks, precision trackpads with haptic feedback, gyro controls, and assignable grip buttons. The controller uses a pre-paired, low-latency proprietary wireless Puck for a stable connection across PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and even the new Steam Frame. Valve adds that it can last for up to 35 hours of use on a single charge.
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That being said, all three products are scheduled to ship in early 2026 across existing Steam Deck regions, as well as Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with specific pricing and launch dates to be announced after the new year.
