Valve’s new Steam Machine is expected to launch as a premium living‑room gaming PC, with price predictions generally landing between around 700 and 1,000 USD depending on storage and bundles. Reports suggest the 512GB model could sit near 700 USD, while the 2TB variant may push closer to 850–999 USD, especially if bundled with the latest Steam Controller and accessories.
Valve is positioning the Steam Machine “like a PC, not a subsidised console,” meaning it will likely cost more than baseline PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X hardware, but closer to a compact mid‑range gaming rig. Analysts note that a comparable custom build with similar CPU and GPU performance can run 750–800 USD, so Valve will need to remain in that ballpark to stay competitive.
Key specs and performance
The new Steam Machine uses a semi‑custom AMD Zen 4 6‑core CPU and an RDNA 3 GPU with 28 compute units, paired with 16GB DDR5 system RAM and 8GB GDDR6 VRAM for graphics. Valve claims this setup is over six times more powerful than the Steam Deck, targeting stable 4K gaming at 60 FPS in many titles with the help of upscaling tech like FSR.
Storage options include 512GB and 2TB NVMe SSD models, with a microSD slot for expansion and a compact, quiet chassis aimed at living‑room use. The box runs SteamOS and is designed to boot straight into Steam’s Big Picture‑style interface, effectively turning a PC into a console‑like experience for couch gaming.
