US EditionValve rejoins the VR hardware wars with standalone Steam Frame
Valve's new Steam Machine and modular Steam Frame headset focus on wireless streaming and customization with AMD tech, launching early 2026 for at-home gaming.
- On Wednesday, Valve unveiled a new suite of at-home hardware including the cube-shaped Steam Machine, Steam Frame headset, and new Steam Controller, all planned to ship in "early 2026".
- Valve prioritized a wireless-first streaming approach with a dedicated adapter, headset radio and Foveated Streaming while designing a 185 gram modular core for other headsets to attach components.
- The Steam Machine packs semi-custom AMD Zen 4 and RDNA3 hardware with 512 GB and 2 TB models; the Steam Frame weighs 440 grams, includes a 21.6 Wh battery, and features a Gen4 PCIe front expansion port.
- Valve said the Steam Frame will not support a wired PC connection, and standalone battery life will vary by game and settings; because the Steam Machine is a PC, users can install other apps or different operating systems.
- The move positions Valve in a more niche VR market, while third-party tinkerers could theoretically build modified Steam Frame variants using exposed Steam Frame expansion interfaces.
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Valve announces new Steam Machine and Steam Controller
Valve is making another run at offering a console-style experience in your living room. The company has announced a new Steam Machine and Steam Controller that let you play PC games on your TV in the same way the Steam Deck lets you play them on the go. Better yet, it’s planning to release them both in early 2026.The Steam Machine works like a console, but is technically a compact PC running Linux-based SteamOS. The boxy device features a custom…
Valve reveals new Steam Machine, its next attempt at a PC/console hybrid
Valve revealed its next batch of at-home hardware on Wednesday, including a new take on the Steam Machine, a gaming PC that's intended to be used like a console. Also revealed were the Steam Frame, Valve's next VR headset, and a new Steam Controller, all of which are planned to ship in "early 2026."
Valve expands its Steam ecosystem with a stand-alone VR helmet and innovative controller.
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