Valve has released Steam Machine, its new living-room-friendly gaming PC, with pricing and release date.
Release Date
- Reservation system opens: June 22, 2026
- First queues: June 29, 2026
- Release: Summer 2026 (June 29, 2026)
Pricing
The four configurations:
| Configuration | SSD | Steam Controller | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 512 GB | Included | $1,049 |
| Base + Controller | 512 GB | Included | $1,128 |
| Pro | 2 TB | Included | $1,349 |
| Pro + Controller | 2 TB | Included | $1,428 |
Extra faceplates for Pro: "red fabric" and "solid walnut"
Specifications
Hardware
- CPU: AMD Zen 4 Hexacore (6C / 12T)
- Clock: ~4.0 GHz, ~3.5 W TDP
- Memory: 32 GB DDR5
- Storage: 512 GB or 2 TB NVMe
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX M-series (specific)
- VRAM: ~8 GB
- Display: HDMI 2.0 (4K @ 240Hz/8K@60Hz), DisplayPort 1.4
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E 2x2, Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit Ethernet
- Weight: 2.6 kg
Operating System
- OS: SteamOS
- Store: Steam
Design Philosophy
Valve sells Steam Machine for component cost rather than subsidizing. This differs from the 2015 first attempt.
Reasons for High Price
- AI datacenter growth: Driven up RAM prices
- Supply shortage: Global component shortage
- RAM costs: "They give us a price every month or something"
- Memory prices: Expected to remain high through end of 2026
Preorder System
Valve uses a randomized lottery system to handle expected high demand:
- Separate queues: North America, Europe, Australia
- Registration: June 22 - June 25, 2026
- Randomization: Thursday at 1PM ET
- First emails: June 29, 2026
Market Context
Original target was ~$800, but AI growth and component shortage raised price over $1,000. This resembles Steam Deck price changes.
Conclusion
Steam Machine is a hybrid between console and gaming PC, but with high price due to supply challenges. For you with Steam library, it's a good solution, but wait for the queue.
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