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$1,049 Steam Machine is still a "good value," Valve engineer says, even though it was supposed to be $789 like the Steam Deck

This is an expensive time to be alive

GamesRadar · Jun 23

Valve says Steam Controller sold out 'faster than we anticipated' but previously told us it has knobs it can turn to get more

Pray tell of thy knobs, Valve.

PC Gamer · May 5

Valve wants to price Steam Machine as competitively as possible, but fears RAM shortages are "unavoidable" and "will impact anything we make"

"Obviously, we're bummed that this is the state of things"

GamesRadar · May 2

Valve announces the Steam Frame: 'a new way to play your entire Steam library'

Wireless connectivity, improved optics, new controllers and a chip all of its own, the Steam Frame looks to be worth the wait.

PC Gamer · Nov 12, 2025

Now that Steam Deck has made good on the failed promise of Steam Machines, it looks like Valve is paving the way for third-party devices "powered by SteamOS"

The Steam Machine dream may yet live

GamesRadar · Dec 4, 2024

Valve discusses plans for new Steam Deck models and it's good news for consumers

In an interview, Valve employees reiterated that there won't be yearly Steam Decks.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 21, 2024

Valve says its 'not really fair to your customers' to create yearly iterations of something like the Steam Deck, instead it's waiting 'for a generational leap in compute without sacrificing battery life'

Valve may not be creating yearly iterations of the Steam Deck, but it's having to give the same answer every year.

PC Gamer · Oct 21, 2024

Valve's Steam Deck 2 won't happen until there's a 'generational leap’ — and I’m fully on board

A top Steam Deck designer just hinted at a long wait ahead for the rumored Steam Deck 2. Here's why that's a good thing for gamers.

Laptop · Oct 21, 2024

Steam Deck Will Skip Yearly Hardware Updates to Focus on 'Generational Leap'

Steam Deck maker Valve says it won't be releasing yearly updates to its hardware, instead waiting for the Steam Deck 2 to make a major change.

Inverse · Oct 21, 2024

Valve confirms the Steam Deck won't have annual releases — Steam Deck 2 on hold until a generational leap in compute performance takes place

A Steam Deck designer has confirmed that Valve will not follow an yearly release cycle for the Steam Deck.

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 20, 2024