Valve Steam Frame May Get a PSU-Less Model for Cheaper Entry

Lena Fischer May 19, 2026 0 comments 1 min read

Valve may be planning a PSU-less model of its Steam Frame device, discovered in Steam backend data. The variant could lower costs or comply with EU regulations.

Valve Steam Frame May Get a PSU-Less Model for Cheaper Entry

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Valve may be planning a PSU-less model of its upcoming Steam Frame device. Data found in the Steam backend suggests the company is testing a version without a built-in power supply. The discovery was made by Chris Mizo on Twitter.

Discovery suggests two possible motivations

The PSU-less model could serve as a cheaper entry point into the Steam Frame lineup. Alternatively, it might be designed to comply with European Union regulations. Valve previously offered a charger-less option for the Steam Deck in Europe for similar reasons.

Valve Steam Frame PSU-less model rumor — A PSU-less Steam Frame could lower the entry price.

Chris Mizo speculated that a base Steam Machine with 512GB storage and a PSU-less Steam Frame option may actually be a choice for buyers. However, it remains unclear whether the PSU-less model is primarily a cost-saving measure or a regulatory requirement.

Valve has not confirmed the existence of a PSU-less Steam Frame or provided any official details. The company has not announced a launch window for the device.

Source: SteamDeckHQ