The final time Valve tried making a Steam Machine idea was about 10 years in the past. Now, the corporate is giving it one other go, with a collection of latest {hardware} units coming in 2026.
“Announcing new Steam Hardware from Valve: Steam Controller, Steam Machine, and Steam Frame are coming in 2026. Just like Steam Deck, all three devices are optimized for Steam and designed for players to get even more out of their Steam library,” Valve introduced on November 12 on YouTube.
That has some gaming followers excited.
“Valve’s advertisements feel like a friend saying ‘check out this cool thing I made,’ a fan responded in the YouTube comment thread. “Valve is such a preciously uncommon island of hope on this world,” another person wrote.
“This is Steam Deck. Steam Deck is our highly effective, transportable handheld gaming PC that permits you to take your Steam library with you wherever. We’re fairly happy with it,” Valve says in the video.
“We’re excited to speak about the way forward for Steam Deck. Today, we’re saying three new members of the Steam {hardware} lineup. All join you with highly effective PC gaming. All are optimized for gaming with Steam. And all are transport in early 2026.”
The video then outlines the three items of {hardware}.
According to Mashablethe Steam Machine “is, primarily, a console model of a Steam Deck,” using the “identical software program, SteamOS,” and playing “video games out of your Steam library whereas plugged right into a TV, like a console.” The price and exact release date are not yet clear, Mashable reports.
The company’s video goes into detail about the new hardware, though.
“This is the brand new Steam controller. The new Steam controller places your entire Steam video games at your fingertips so you’ll be able to play wherever and nevertheless you need,” the video says. “Just like with Steam Deck, we wish you to have the ability to play any sport along with your Steam controller.” The new controller has “next-generation magnetic thumbsticks,” the video says. It allows “precision gyro aiming.”
A rechargeable lithium-ion battery allows for over 35 hours of game time. The company also created The Puck, a combination wireless adapter and magnetic charger, the video says.
What is the new Steam Machine? “Steam Machine is a robust gaming PC in a small however mighty package deal designed in your video games on the massive display screen.” It is six times more powerful than a Steam Deck, according to the video.
“It’s constructed for gaming in your lounge, your workplace, or wherever you play,” the video adds.
Steam Frame allows people to stream games in a VR headset, according to the video.
According to Steam‘s current website details, “With over six occasions the horsepower of Steam Deck, Steam Machine has the ability to play your complete Steam library, together with your favourite AAA titles. Just register along with your Steam account and your whole library is there.”
The site explains, “Put it below your TV. Set it in your desk. Hide it below a banana. It’s highly effective PC gaming packed right into a roughly 6-inch (~160mm) dice.”
“Steam Machine retains cool and runs whisper-quiet, even whereas operating probably the most demanding video games,” Steam says. “An OS optimized for gaming, with quick droop/resume, and cloud saves. And that is simply the beginning.”