Valve has announced a new Steam Machine built for TV based gaming, running SteamOS and scheduled for release in 2026, with 512GB and 2TB models planned. The company also shared core specifications including an AMD six core Zen 4 CPU, a semi custom AMD RDNA 3 GPU with 28 compute units, 16GB DDR5 system memory, and 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM.
What exactly was the announcement?
Valve positioned the new Steam Machine as a living room system that runs the same Linux based SteamOS software platform used on Steam Deck. The company described the product as distinct from the earlier Steam Machine initiative from the mid 2010s, and framed the new hardware as a console style device intended to connect to a TV while providing access to the Steam ecosystem.
The company also said the system is planned in two storage options, with a 512GB model and a higher capacity 2TB model. Valve has not confirmed pricing in the announcement material that was provided to the press, and no official price points were included in the available product details either, so right now, it is anybody’s guess.
What is known about the hardware?
Valve disclosed a platform built around AMD components, including a six core Zen 4 x86 CPU and a semi custom AMD RDNA 3 GPU with 28 compute units. Valve stated the GPU has access to 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and the system includes 16GB of DDR5 RAM for system memory.
Also listed in the product information is an internal power supply and confirmed microSD card support for storage expansion. The published specification list also indicates support for ray tracing as part of the graphics feature set.
What about the performance?
The new Steam Machine will allow 4K gaming at 60 frames per second, with AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution upscaling required to reach that figure. This performance statement is presented as a Valve claim rather than third party testing, and independent benchmarks were not included in the sourced report.
For display output and external connections, the published connectivity list includes DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0. The connectivity section also includes Ethernet rated at 1Gbps, Wi Fi 6E listed as a 2×2 configuration, and a dedicated Bluetooth antenna.
Ports, networking capabilities and peripherals
The Steam machine will feature USB C at 10Gbps and USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, along with four USB A ports. The specification list also includes an integrated Steam Controller 2.4GHz radio, indicating a first party controller connectivity option beyond standard Bluetooth.
Valve also confirmed compatibility with PC peripherals, including support for third party controllers. This includes the ability to use common PC input devices and accessories alongside the Steam Machine, based on the compatibility language in the sourced report.
Storage configurations and Expansion options
Two storage configurations were specified, including 512GB and 2TB. The company also indicated microSD expansion, which provides a secondary path for increasing available storage beyond the internal drive.
No further details were provided in the source about storage type, read and write performance, or whether the two models differ in any other internal components beyond capacity. Buyers planning for large game libraries should note that modern PC games can require significant storage per title, and the difference between 512GB and 2TB can affect how many large games can be installed at once.
SteamOS will be the official platform
Valve confirmed the system runs SteamOS, aligning it with Steam Deck at the operating system level. SteamOS is a Linux based platform optimized for Steam, and it is commonly associated with a controller focused interface intended for TV and handheld use.
Availability of individual games may depend on developer support and platform compatibility, which is common for PC game distribution.
Availability
The new Steam Machine is set to release in 2026, but the source report does not list an exact date, month, or quarter. The report also does not confirm launch markets, regional retail partners, or online availability for India, the United States, or the UAE.
