Valve is once again focusing on the living room with the return of its mini PC for television. The new Steam Machine aims for a plug-and-play experience with SteamOS, without sacrificing the flexibility of a complete computer, and will be available for purchase in Spain and the rest of Europe through the Steam store in early 2026.
Compared to the attempt a decade ago, the context is different: SteamOS has matured with Proton as a key layer for Windows gamingand the experience accumulated with Steam deck It paves the way. Valve is aiming for stable 4K/60 FPS performance with FSR and a quiet, compact form factor for the living room furniture.
Design and hardware
The chassis is cubic and very compact, with an integrated power supply to avoid external bulk and a thermal system designed around a 14cm high airflow fanValve claims the system remains silent even when installed in a cabinet, with total estimated power consumption around 200 W, similar to EmuDeck Machine.
Inside, the Steam Machine houses a AMD Zen 4 CPU with 6 cores and 12 threads up to 4,8 GHz (30 W TDP) and a custom AMD RDNA 3 GPU with 28 CUs and a sustained clock of 2,45 GHz (110 W TDP). It comes with 16GB DDR5 RAM and 8 GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM in the graphics card.
Valve sets the target on modern games at 4K and 60 FPS relying on FSR upscaling technology, typically starting from base resolutions like 1440p. According to the company, the console offers around six times the performance from a Steam Deck.
There will be two models with NVMe 2230 storage: 512GB or 2TBBoth are expandable via a high-speed microSD slot. The announced dimensions are around 156 × 152 × 162 mm, with a sober finish and a customizable front LED strip for system status and visual alerts.
Connectivity and ports
The proposal covers use on TVs and monitors with a full selection of connections and remote control support. The Steam Machine is compatible with HDMI‑CEC to control the TV and allows background downloads while you play or turn off the screen.
- Videographer: DisplayPort 1.4 y HDMI 2.0.
- USB: 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), 2 front USB-A ports (USB 3.x) and 2 rear USB-A ports (USB 2.0).
- Net: Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E (two antennas) and Bluetooth 5.3.
- Dedicated 2,4 GHz radio for the Steam Controller with low latency.
Software and features
The machine executes Steam OS 3 with the KDE Plasma desktop and all the usual platform features: cloud saves, quick suspend/resume mode, and a catalog with Verified-style compatibility indicators. Thanks to ProtonMany Windows games work on Linux without extra configuration.
As a good PC, you'll be able to install windows If you prefer, you can add your own applications on Linux. You can also move your library between devices: the slot microSD allows you to transfer games from a Steam Deck to the Steam Machine (and vice versa) by changing the card.
Steam Controller and ecosystem
The Steam Machine will include, or can be purchased bundled with, the new Steam ControllerThe controller combines two joysticks with TMR sensors to prevent drift, four rear paddles, and two haptic touchpads located at the bottom to accurately emulate the mouse during long sessions.
The controller improves the gyroscope with a high-sensitivity solution and offers ultra-low latency wireless connection via its own dongle, as well as USB and Bluetooth compatibility. Battery life is promised to be long and geared towards extended use in the living room.
Valve emphasizes the interoperability of the ecosystem: you will be able to stream games to Steam Deck or future devicesand share removable storage seamlessly. The company does not rule out license the technology to third parties later.
Models, price and availability in Spain
The Steam Machine will arrive in two storage configurations (512 GB and 2 TB), expandable via microSD. Valve is aiming for a price in the same league as current home consoles, although There is no official figure yet. no open reservations.
The launch is scheduled for principles of 2026 And sales will be conducted exclusively through Steam in Spain and the rest of Europe. The console is designed as a real alternative to PS5 and Xbox Series X/Sbut maintaining the freedom of a PC.
With a compact design, custom AMD hardware, and SteamOS as its backbone, the new Steam Machine aims to take center stage in the living room by combining console convenience and PC flexibilityIts promise of 4K/60 FPS with FSR, connection to the entire Steam ecosystem, and the option to install Windows mark an ambitious proposition, pending the final price.
