Highlights
- Valve's next-gen Steam Machine features a 6-core AMD Zen 4 CPU and custom RDNA 3 GPU for 4K 60 fps gaming.
- Steam Controller 2 offers wireless connectivity and improved ergonomics as a modern alternative to standard gamepads.
- The Steam Frame VR headset enables untethered virtual reality play, expanding accessibility without PC tethering.
Valve has revealed its next-generation hardware lineup with three major announcements: the Steam Machine console, the Steam Controller 2, and the Steam Frame headset. The next-gen Steam Machine is a powerful PC/console hybrid designed for the living room, boasting specs that are over six times more powerful than the original Steam Deck. It seeks to compete with the PlayStation and Xbox home console lineup.
Valve Finally Makes its Home Console Push With Steam Machine
Steam Machine features a semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6-core CPU clocked up to 4.8 GHz, a semi-custom AMD RDNA 3 GPU with 28 compute units and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM, and up to 16 GB DDR5 RAM. It promises 4K gaming at 60 fps with support for AMD’s FSR 3 upscaling.
The console uses SteamOS, similar to the Steam Deck. Its specifications are comparable to the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.
The new Steam Controller 2 pairs seamlessly with the Steam Machine using a 2.4 GHz wireless adapter, and offers improved ergonomics and precision, targeting gamers who want a unique alternative to traditional controllers. Meanwhile, Steam Frame is Valve’s next-gen VR headset that does not require tethering to a PC, aiming to expand VR’s accessibility and player freedom.
Valve confirmed there's no current plan for a Steam Deck 2, citing the strength of the original handheld and the new Steam Machine's focus on delivering premium, couch-friendly gaming experiences. These hardware offerings position Valve strongly in the growing PC/console hybrid and VR spaces, competing with devices like the PlayStation 5 and upcoming Xbox consoles.
