The long-rumored Valve console, said to rival the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, has finally become reality. The American company led by Gabe Newell has officially unveiled the Steam Machine, a home platform based on SteamOS that delivers six times the graphical power of the Steam Deck.
The new “cube” designed by Valve adopts a minimalist form factor to bring PC gaming power into a compact but powerful device.
Valve explains that the Steam Machine is set to deliver performance far beyond that of the Steam Deck—about six times more powerful. Thanks to this boost, the system can handle every game in a user’s Steam Library, even demanding AAA titles. Once users log into their Steam account, their full library becomes instantly accessible and ready to play.
Steam Machine: Tech Specs
Below you can find the technical specifications for the Steam Machine:
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T up to 4.8 GHz, 30W TDP |
| GPU | Semi-Custom AMD RDNA3 28CUs 2.45GHz max sustained clock, 110W TDP |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5 + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM |
| Power | Internal power supply, AC power 110-240V |
| Storage | Two Steam Machine models: 512GB NVMe SSD, 2TB NVMe SSD Both models include a high-speed microSD card slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi: 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 dedicated antenna Steam Controller: Integrated 2.4 GHz Steam Controller wireless adapter |
| I/O – Displays | DisplayPort 1.4 Up to 4K @ 240Hz or 8K@60HzSupports HDR, FreeSync, and daisy-chaining HDMI 2.0 Up to 4K @ 120HzSupports HDR, FreeSync, and CEC |
| I/O – USB | Two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports in the front Two USB-A 2.0 High speed ports in the back One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port in the back |
| Networking | Gigabit ethernet |
| LED Strip | 17 individually addressable RGB LEDs for system status and customizability |
| Size and Weight | Size: 152 mm tall (148 mm without feet), 162.4 mm deep, 156 mm wide Weight: 2.6 kg |
| Software | Operating System: SteamOS 3 (Arch-based) Desktop: KDE Plasma |
The launch of the Steam Machine is scheduled for early 2026, though pricing has not yet been announced.
