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Gabe Newell caps off Steam Machine week by taking delivery of a new $500 million superyacht with a submarine garage, on-board hospital and 15 gaming PCs

"We knew we were asking for unusual things," says Newell, "and Oceanco embraced it with open arms."

'No point making a high-spec Steam Machine,' Larian publishing boss says, because anyone who wants a powerful PC is going to look elsewhere anyway

'No point making a high-spec Steam Machine,' Larian publishing boss says, because anyone who wants a powerful PC is going to look elsewhere anyway

Valve's new living room box is not built for the hardcore, and that's kind of the point.

The Steam Machine could be the best thing that has happened to PC gaming

A small box, but with huge potential.

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We should all just take a moment to appreciate Valve announcing new Steam hardware in 2025 and NOT ONCE MENTIONING AI

Refreshing, ain't it?

I can't wait to see this custom 'GabeCube' bootup video on a big TV hooked up to a Steam Machine

And that Valve intro sound is the perfect final touch.

Could the Steam Machine Be the First Real Threat to Traditional Consoles?

Will the Steam Machine be a viable alternative to the Xbox and PlayStation?

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"We make touchpad controllers as well" - After Valve reveals the new Steam Controller, GameSir is teasing a new trackpad gamepad of its own

After Valve revealed its new Steam Controller, GameSir has hinted it may work on a touchpad controller of its own to take on the Valve accessory.

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The Steam Frame's vision is only black and white and that could be a real miss

The Steam Frame's vision is only black and white and that could be a real miss

Accurate passthrough is a boon for everyday VR use.

How much is that Steam Machine in the window? Let's talk potential pricing for Valve's new living room gaming box

How much is that Steam Machine in the window? Let's talk potential pricing for Valve's new living room gaming box

We don't know the price of the Steam Machine—but we can take a pretty good guess.

"The real money isn’t in the box" - Analysts are torn on Steam Machine pricing, but I'm hopeful it won't be $1,000

"The real money isn’t in the box" - Analysts are torn on Steam Machine pricing, but I'm hopeful it won't be $1,000

Steam Machine price predictions are coming in fast, but as an editor who's covered major hardware launches for years, I'm not convinced it'll cost $1,000.

The Steam Deck 2 sounds like it'll be a huge leap in performance, but there's one big reason why it doesn't exist yet

The Steam Deck 2 sounds like it'll be a huge leap in performance, but there's one big reason why it doesn't exist yet

A CPU doesn't yet exist for a "truly next-gen performance Steam Deck", but Valve has a "pretty good idea" of what the sequel will be like.

Valve's Steam Machine may look a bit like the Borg Cube, but it's still the friendliest face of PC gaming I've seen yet

Valve's Steam Machine may look a bit like the Borg Cube, but it's still the friendliest face of PC gaming I've seen yet

Is Valve picking up the ball console gaming dropped?

Former Xbox exec Major Nelson praises Valve's Steam Machine as "choice is always good," but doesn't think it should be dragged into a console war: "Not everything needs a winner or loser"

Former Xbox exec Major Nelson praises Valve's Steam Machine as "choice is always good," but doesn't think it should be dragged into a console war: "Not everything needs a winner or loser"

Valve's PC/console hybrid is already being pitted against Xbox, PS5, and Switch 2

Valve is waiting to create the Steam Deck 2 until major silicon and architectural improvements emerge — drastically better performance with the same battery life is not enough

Valve is waiting to create the Steam Deck 2 until major silicon and architectural improvements emerge — drastically better performance with the same battery life is not enough

The Steam Deck 2 is not happening anytime soon, a notion that has just been reinforced by software engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais, who says that Valve is waiting for true next-gen silicon with architectural improvements that will allow the Steam Deck successor to offer both significantly better performance and battery life,…

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International Business Times UK

Russia Humanoid Robot Falls at Debut as 'Shattered' Collapse Exposes Hidden Weakness

Russia's new humanoid robot collapses seconds into its debut in Moscow, raising concerns about the country's AI progress and ongoing struggles in domestic robotics.

Baldur's Gate 3 publishing chief says the Steam Machine isn't super high-spec because there's "genuinely no point" when people who want demanding PC performance on TV "know how to turn any PC into a Steam Machine"

Larian's Michael Douse says "Steam Deck gave birth to an entire handheld market that helped define the features of the Switch 2," and "the same will happen" with the new Steam Machine and the pre-built market

Valve’s Steam Machine could fix two massive SteamOS gaming problems – and I’m preparing to ditch Windows 11 for good

I'm fully expecting the Steam Machine to solve two massive problems with SteamOS gaming, and it may be time to leave Windows 11 behind.

I can't live without the Steam Deck's trackpads anymore, and I hope the Steam Controller forces the competition to adopt them

Trackpads could be the 21st century’s analog sticks.

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Windows Central

Can Valve's new Steam Machine with 8GB of VRAM actually keep up with the graphics capabilities of the Xbox Series X and PS5?

The Steam Machine's specs aren't exactly jaw-dropping, but Valve says it can hit 4K at 60Hz. Let's explore exactly what that means and how it compares to current consoles.

The new Steam Controller "puck" adapter was internally called "the chongle," says Valve employee: "I'm leaking that information come get me"

I want to start a petition to change it back

Forget being a ‘Meta Quest 3 killer’ I think the Steam Frame could be an ‘every XR headset killer’ for two important reasons

The Steam Frame could be the most exciting VR headset in years, unless you're Meta, Apple, and Samsung.

International Business Times UK

Steam Machine Rises Again: Valve's TV‑Box Gaming PC Ready to Take On PS5 & Xbox

Valve is reviving its living-room ambitions with the new Steam Machine, a powerful console-style gaming PC designed to challenge the PS5 and Xbox Series X when it launches in early 2026.

Operation Sports

Valve’s New Steam Machine Could Be a Game-Changer for PC Sports Gamers

PC? Console? Maybe both?

Android Central

Valve's new Meta Quest rival completes the hybrid gaming vision the company began with the launch of the Steam Deck, even allowing you to sideload Android apps for added versatility. But how does it compare to the Quest 3?

The Steam Frame is Valve's first standalone VR headset, combining the power and versatility of a Steam Deck with the immersive power of VR.

The Independent UK

Valve’s Steam Controller has arrived, but where’s the Steam Machine?

As the gaming giant launches the Steam Controller, many are still waiting for the accompanying console

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