Valve Is Launching Steam Machine to Rival PS5 and Xbox, Here’s What to Know

Valve is launching Steam Machine to rival PS5 and Xbox, here’s what to know

The Valve Steam Machine launches this year. Here’s what we know about the release date, price, specs and more

Valve's New Steam Machine & Mini-PC Resurgence: What Gamers Need to Know in 2026

Valve's New Steam Machine & Mini-PC Resurgence: What Gamers Need to Know in 2026 February 10, 2026 — Valve has quietly revived the Steam Machine dream with a new wave of compact, living-room-friendly gaming PCs shipping in early 2026. Paired with AMD's semi-custom Zen 4 APU announcements and a surge in high-performance mini-PCs from brands like Minisforum, Beelink, and ACEMAGIC, 2026 is shaping up as the year mini and small-form-factor (SFF) gam…

Valve Steam Machine preview: I’m excited and nervous about Valve’s big comeback

The console market feels stuck. Microsoft gives little care to Xbox hardware, and Nintendo keeps a closed ecosystem. Sony sits on top, which gives the brand room for risky moves, like an expensive refresh of the same console. That’s where Valve enters the scene, with a clear goal to fight Xbox and PlayStation. A full decade after the first Steam Machines hit stores, Valve brings the Steam Machine back. Design The Steam Machine sets the tone with…