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Valve recently published its Steam Year in Review for 2025. While the post does look back on the prior year, that year included the reveal for the Steam Machine, new Steam Controller, and Steam Frame VR experience. And that means that Valve took the opportunity to share another update about what’s happening with these new additions to the Steam Hardware lineup. The short of it is, Valve does still plan to ship all 3 products this year.
Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and New Steam Controller Still Expected in 2026
In 2025, Valve announced 3 new products in its lineup of gaming hardware. This included the Steam Controller, which features a similar layout to the Steam Deck, as well as the Steam Frame, a new VR headset for “VR and non-VR gaming.” But the announcement that caught most people’s attention was the launch of a new Steam Machine. This little cube is a console-like device that will let you easily play your Steam library on TV. In theory, it could be a great move for those who don’t own high-powered gaming PCs but who want to access Steam’s massive library of games. But since the announcement, uncertainty about a few key factors have made the Steam Machine’s future uncertain.
Price has been the major question for many gamers, as tech continues to increase in cost. Valve has yet to confirm price points for the Steam Machine or any of its 2026 lineup of new hardware. Those details have still not emerged, but Valve remains confident that we will see these additions to the Steam gaming ecosystem in 2026. Specifically, the post states, “We will be shipping all three products this year. More updates will be shared as we finalize our plans.”
