Valve is back in the “console” business. The Washington-based company has officially announced its next-gen Steam Machine to the world.
The Steam Machine is scheduled to launch in early 2026, though no firm date nor pricing has been confirmed.
Known internally as “Fremont”, this new console has been rumored for a long time. This summer, benchmarks for the device even appeared on Geekbench.
The system will run SteamOS and features a built-in power supply, storage of up to 2TB, and the ability to play at 4K with 60FPS on a “semi-custom” AMD CPU and GPU.
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In addition to being designed for Steam, Valve says that users will be able to install their own operating system and apps on the device. They also say that it “enough horsepower” to stream to your Steam Deck, Steam Link, or even your new Steam Frame VR Headset.
You can check out the full specs for yourself below, including memory, inputs, networking connectivity, and more.
Steam Machine Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T Up to 4.8 GHz, 30 W TDP |
| GPU | Semi-custom AMD RDNA3 28 CUs 2.45 GHz max sustained clock, 110 W TDP |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 + 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM |
| Power | Internal power supply (AC 110-240 V) |
| Storage | Two models: • 512 GB NVMe SSD • 2 TB NVMe SSD Both include a high-speed microSD card slot |
| Wi-Fi | 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 with dedicated antenna |
| Steam Controller | Integrated 2.4 GHz Steam Controller wireless adapter |
| Displays | DisplayPort 1.4: Up to 4 K @ 240 Hz or 8 K @ 60 Hz / HDR, FreeSync, daisy-chain support HDMI 2.0: Up to 4 K @ 120 Hz / HDR, FreeSync, CEC support |
| USB Ports | Front: 2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports Back: 2 × USB-A 2.0 (high speed) + 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port |
| Networking | Gigabit Ethernet |
| LED Strip | 17 individually addressable RGB LEDs (for status and custom lighting) |
| Size & Weight | Size: 152 mm tall (148 mm without feet) × 162.4 mm deep × 156 mm wide Weight: 2.6 kg |
| Operating System | SteamOS 3 (Arch-based) |
| Desktop Environment | KDE Plasma |
This isn’t the first time Steam has tried the standalone box. Back in 2015, the first generation of Steam Machines were released, but they didn’t perform too well and were quickly discontinued.
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