The Steam Machine Launches on June 25th via Randomized List, Priced Above 1000 USD

Published 23 hours ago by (Updated 23 hours ago)

Valve's highly-anticipated return into the PC hardware space, the Steam Machine (2026 edition), is finally arriving... and there are a few caveats. The first is the price: There are two models available, both sold with and without a Steam Controller, and all models are above 1000 USD. More specifically (prices in USD, check your Steam page for local pricing):

  • 512 GB model: 1049 USD

  • 512 GB model + controller: 1128 USD

  • 2 TB model: 1359 USD (includes 2 extra faceplates)

  • 2 TB model + controller: 1428 USD (includes 2 extra faceplates)

If you get the Controller bundle, you'd effectively pe paying 79 USD with the 512 GB model, and 69 (nice) with the 2 TB one. So a 20-30 USD saving for each.

The other caveat is how orders will be handled. You can't buy the Machine directly, likely to combat scalpers. Instead, you'll need to join a waiting list, which will stay open until June 25th at 10 AM PT. After the list is closed, the order will be randomized, and you'll receive a mail shortly afterward with the ability to order one. \

Here are the full specs, straight from the Steam page:

  • Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T

  • Semi-custom AMD RDNA3 28CUs

  • 16GB DDR5 + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM

  • 512GB/2TB NVMe SSD, microSD card slot

  • Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit ethernet

  • Integrated Steam Controller wireless adapter

  • Small form factor, ~6 inch cube

  • SteamOS 3

As can be seen, aside from storage, all the specs are identical. Overall, the Machine's power is way below the asking price, but that's just the economic situation we're currently in.

Some other features worth noting are the direct compatibility with a Steam Controller (as in, you don't need an adapter, and can use the one for the controller on another PC), HDMI CEC (so you can control it directly with your TV remote, if connected to a compatible TV), and, as hinted earlier, a removable faceplate (which looks cool).

All that's left now is the Steam Frame.

What do you think of the Steam Machine? Are you getting one, or would you rather build your own PC? Let us know in the comments below!

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  • This is cool and all, but I sincerely don't see a reason for anyone to buy the 512GB one. If you can afford the 512GB one, there's a very good chance that you can also afford the 2TB one, which is dramatically more cost-efficient for the amount of storage space.

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    • Yeah the 512 GB one is rough. The only reason I'd say go for it is if people have a smaller library because later on, you can always pop the thing open and upgrade your storage when storage prices inevitably decrease. You can also use a high speed MicroSD card though I gotta say, I'm not a big fan of that option because people love to buy cheap cards and they will die quickly and likely not put out as great of reads as possible making larger more complicated games load a lot slower... my teammates always seem to be playing on toasters. At least your saves should be safe lol.

      I'm so thankful when I did my PC build storage was cheap. I was on the fence about buying two drives, but I did it because I wanted to dual-boot Windows and Linux and it ended out working out great because wow did prices go wild. My linux install doesn't even take up the whole drive, I'm using most of it for Windows so yeah lucked out a lot there.

  • My old computer is running on fumes, in terms of being able to play the latest games, so this seems like an easy upgrade to make. Already put myself on the list for the 2TB model (no controller).

    • Hi, Sera! Long time, no see!

      Let us know how it's working. Personally, I can't justify getting one, my PC is a lot more powerful than one the Machine has to offer, and it's still running great.

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