Valve has just unveiled a fresh trio of Steam hardware, featuring a new controller, a VR headset, and a rather intriguing mini PC.
Steam Machine
This a compact desktop that runs on SteamOS. Under the hood, it’s powered by a semi-custom AMD Zen 4 processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, paired with a semi-custom AMD RDNA3 GPU. It comes with 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a separate 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM. You’ll be able to choose between two NVMe SSD storage options at launch: a 512GB model and a more spacious 2TB version, both of which include a slot for high-speed microSD cards.
For connectivity, it has an integrated 2.4 GHz radio for peripherals, alongside Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth. Rounding out the ports are a DisplayPort 1.4 capable of 4K at 240 Hz, an HDMI 2.0, Ethernet, a USB-C 10 Gbps port, and four USB-A ports.
Steam Controller
Then we have the new Steam Controller. It offers three different ways to connect to your devices. The primary method is the pre-paired Steam Controller Puck, which uses a proprietary wireless signal for a lag of about 8 milliseconds at 5 metres—reportedly more stable than standard Bluetooth. This little puck lets you sync up to four controllers simultaneously. Alternatively, you can connect via standard Bluetooth or a simple USB cable.
Its rechargeable battery lasts for over 35 hours and can be charged through the Puck or via USB. As for the controls, it’s packed with features like magnetic TMR thumbsticks, capacitive grips that can activate the gyro, and four haptic motors for detailed feedback. It also retains the beloved pressure-sensitive trackpads, a 6-axis IMU, four programmable grip buttons, and all the standard controls. It’s compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, various handhelds, and phones through Steam Link, as well as all Steam hardware.
Steam Frame
The final piece of the puzzle is the Steam Frame, Valve’s first standalone VR headset. Designed as a lightweight, modular device for PC VR gaming, it weighs a mere 185 grams by itself, or 440 grams with the included headstrap that houses the facial interface, audio, and a rear battery. It’s powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, backed by 16 GB of unified LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1 TB of storage.
A key feature is its ability to stream your Steam library wirelessly using Wi-Fi 7 and an included low-latency adapter. It uses eye-tracking to enable foveated streaming, which sharpens the image precisely where you’re looking to save on bandwidth. The visuals are provided by a dual 2160×2160 pancake LCD display pair, refreshing at 144 Hz across a 110-degree field of view. Four outward cameras and an IR illuminator ensure tracking works in any lighting. Integrated audio and a 21.6Wh battery complete the package, running on SteamOS with full suspend/resume functionality.
It’s complemented by the Steam Frame Controllers, which feature the same magnetic TMR thumbsticks and capacitive finger sensing as the standard controller, but with batteries that last up to 40 hours.
Pricing and Availability
All three products are scheduled to start shipping in early 2026 to the United States, Canada, the UK, the EU, and Australia. Distribution in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan will be handled by Komodo, the same company that currently manages the Steam Deck. And, as has been the case before, it will not be available officially in Malaysia.
At the time of writing, Valve has not announced any pricing for any of the devices.