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Steam Machine
Valve’s living room play is back. Track the new Steam Machine’s 4K performance goals, VRAM specs, and early hardware reviews.
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How much does the Steam Machine cost?
Valve has four Steam Machine configurations: a 512 GB version and 2 TB version and then bundles for both that include a Steam Controller. Steam Machine 512 GB: $1,049 Steam Machine 512 GB with Steam Controller: $1,128 Steam Machine 2 TB: $1,349 Steam Machine 2 TB with Steam Controller: $1,428 These prices don't include sales tax in the U.S., which will be calculated at checkout and varies depending on where you live, the same as when you buy anything on Steam. The 2 TB Steam Machine includes extra decorative faceplates: red fabric and solid walnut.
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Valve Quietly Walks Back Steam Machine 4K 60 FPS Performance Claims
Thursday, June 25th 2026 Valve Quietly Walks Back Steam Machine 4K 60 FPS Performance Claims by Cpt.Jank Yesterday, 23:25 Discuss (11 Comments) Valve's Steam Machine has earned more than…
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Wednesday, July 1st 2026 Steam Machine Crippled by Single-Channel RAM by Cpt.Jank Today, 01:30 Discuss (11 Comments) Shortly after Valve launched the long-awaited Steam Machine, reviews were quick…