Valve’s New Steam Machine Could Disrupt Console Gaming
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Valve isn't ready to talk pricing just yet, but according to Eurogamer, you can expect it to be comparable to console pricing. For reference, the recently released Nintendo Switch 2 runs $449.99. This is a far more affordable price tag than the new Xbox-branded handheld, the ROG Xbox Ally X, which costs $999.99.
Now, Valve is once again announcing an alternative to PlayStation and Xbox. It’s once again calling it the Steam Machine. And the pitch, once again, is an open-source Linux PC for your living room instead of a proprietary box that only plays a specific library of games.
Folks absolutely love their Valve Steam Deck, which combines capable hardware in a sleek package. It also natively supports the most popular game store on the planet, Valve's very own Steam digital distribution platform. While Valve has attempted its hand ...
Valve rumored to be developing a new console to compete with Sony and Microsoft, using AMD's RDNA 4 tech. Previous Valve attempts with Steam Machines were unsuccessful, but the Steam Deck's success may influence a new console. Sony and Microsoft working on ...
Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Over the years, Valve has solidified itself as the king of PC gaming through its platform Steam. Steam remains the most popular store and launcher for PC ...
The Steam Machine, Valve's new gaming console, is set for a 2026 release and will run on SteamOS. It will offer powerful performance, with 512GB and 2TB models available, as Valve aims to strengthen its position in the competitive console market.