Tech Desk 
Nov 15, 2025
While PS-5 seems to be enjoying unmatched popularity for its impeccable range of features, Valve is gearing up to challenge this supremacy with a redesigned Steam Machine, scheduled for release in early 2026 in all regions where the Steam Deck is available.
Valve claims this new model offers about six times the performance of the Steam Deck, competing with the PlayStation 5 Pro.
Valve's Steam Machine specs and compatibility with Windows games
Valve's new Steam Machine features a fixed hardware specification and runs on Valve’s Linux-based SteamOS, addressing the fragmentation of the original Steam Machines.
Early testing showed that the Steam Machine achieves approximately 65fps in Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K resolution using FSR upscaling from 1080p, although native 4K performance drops to around 24fps.
The console uses Valve’s Proton to be compatible with Windows games, offering a seamless transition for users moving their libraries from the Steam Deck.
Its compact, cube-shaped design comprises a semi-custom AMD Zen 4 processor with six cores and twelve threads, capable of boosting to 4.8GHz, alongside a semi-custom GPU based on AMD’s RDNA 3 architecture.
The system includes 16GB of DDR5 RAM, 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and storage options of either 512GB or 2TB NVMe SSD, which can be expanded via a microSD slot.
The Steam Machine supports dual-display output through DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI, with a robust cooling system featuring a large fan and custom heat pipes.
Valve's Steam Machine price
While oricing details are yet to be announced, Valve pointed to a price tag close to a custom-built PC rather than a traditional console.
