… Historically, Valve had a special line of defense against possible economic volatility which separated itself from other consumer technology firms. Valve could always afford to sell their hardware at or near cost, absorbing thin margins in exchange for net ecosystem growth. …
… What technology is Valve waiting for? The Steam Deck 2 needs a range of advancements What would a Steam Deck 2 chip actually look like, though? Well, right now Valve isn't looking for a bigger engine; it's looking for a more efficient one. …
… While SteamGPT currently seems to be used only internally at Valve, specifically for CS2, its use could expand to more titles and to a customer- or user-facing role in the future. Still, SteamGPT is noteworthy because it's Valve's first notable use of AI. …
… But the company hasn't forgotten about the Steam Deck 2, with Valve programmer Pierre-Loup Griffais stating that Valve is still "hard at work" on it in a recent interview with IGN . …
… We might see the Steam Machine arrive even earlier Valve's console-like PC will likely be very expensive However, on May 30th, Valve added a Steam Machine "Welcome Tour" page to the backend of its website. …
… The good news is, a recent interview has revealed that Valve really does want to get them back on sale again. The bad news is, the memory crisis is still very much in effect, and there's only so much Valve can realistically do. …
… If you're wondering about where the LCD model is, Valve discontinued it half a year ago , making the 512GB OLED the new entry-level model. Unfortunately, this is a necessary evil for Valve. …
… Valve says that Steam gift cards will likely still be in stock at physical retailers through to the end of 2026. Related Valve finally reveals the Steam Machine's release window — and it’s closer than expected In a recent blog post, Valve confirmed a summer 2026 release window.
… Valve's Steam Controller is finally here, but where is the Steam Machine? …
… The new Steam Machine runs on Valve's Linux-based SteamOS, just like the portable Steam Deck, and can function like a regular PC. It has also been entirely designed internally at Valve. …
