Valve sends Steam Machine reservation emails ahead of June 30 launch
Valve has started sending reservation confirmation emails for the Steam Machine, requiring purchases within three days before the June 30 launch.
Valve has started sending reservation confirmation emails for the Steam Machine, requiring purchases within three days before the June 30 launch.
Valve confirms the Steam Machine will remain at $1,049 due to a global memory shortage that may last until 2028, keeping it above budget console targets.
Valve Steam Machine store page removes specific 4k 60fps claim, replacing it with a broader statement about FSR 4.1 support for 4k gaming.
Valve mandates AI content labels on Steam, requiring developers to disclose artificial intelligence usage in games despite criticism from Epic CEO Tim Sweeney.
A community project allows the Steam Controller to auto- charge by using haptic feedback to navigate toward its puck, eliminating manual placement.
Valve's Steam Machine is called a technical marvel for its quiet operation and compact 156mm cube design, running SteamOS in a living- room PC form factor.
Epic Games Store offers River City Girls 2 and I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream for free from July 2 to July 9, 2026.
Valve reveals Steam Machine hardware details including a built- in adapter for the Steam Controller, customizable LED bar, and upcoming CAD files for faceplates.
Jacob Terkelsen releases 3D printing files for the Terk Box, a Mini- ITX case mimicking the Steam Machine that supports the RTX 5060 and 400W Flex- ATX PSU.
Valve's Steam Machine sold out in Japan within three hours of release, priced at 189,980 JPY (around $1,176), signaling strong interest in the handheld console.