Valve Corporation, the company behind the Steam gaming platform, has introduced three new devices — the Steam Frame VR headset, the next-generation Steam Controller, and the Steam Machine console.
This launch marks Valve’s latest expansion into gaming hardware after the Steam Deck (2021) and Steam Deck OLED (2023). According to the company, all three devices run SteamOS and are optimized for gaming in VR, console, and PC formats, designed to extend the Steam library experience across multiple platforms.
Steam Frame: Wireless VR Headset for Steam Gaming
The Steam Frame is a streaming-first, wireless VR headset built for both VR and non-VR games. It can either stream games from a PC or run them locally with a Snapdragon 8 Series processor and 16GB RAM. Running on SteamOS, it supports suspend/resume, cloud saves, and native app installations for standalone use.
Valve has introduced Foveated Streaming, an eye-tracking feature that improves image quality in the region where the user is looking while reducing bandwidth usage over ten times. A 6GHz dual-radio adapter provides a dedicated link for visuals/audio and a separate connection for Wi-Fi, ensuring low-latency performance.
Key Features:
- 2160 × 2160 LCD panels per eye with 72–144Hz refresh rates
- Thin, lightweight pancake lenses for comfort and large eye box
- Four high-resolution monochrome tracking cameras with IR LEDs
- Integrated stereo speakers providing spatial audio
- Steam Frame Controllers supporting VR and non-VR inputs with magnetic thumbsticks, capacitive finger tracking, ABXY buttons, D-pad, triggers, and bumpers
- Standalone support for Android apps via Steam Frame Developer Kit
The Steam Frame headset pairs seamlessly with the Steam Controller and can stream from PC, laptop, Steam Deck, or Steam Machine. Valve has launched a Steam Frame Developer Kit program to support content optimization and testing.
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Steam Controller: Redesigned and Fully Customizable
The new Steam Controller works across all Steam platforms, including PC, Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and Steam Frame. It connects wirelessly using the Steam Controller Puck, which doubles as a charging dock, and also supports Bluetooth and USB connectivity.
Key Features:
- Magnetic thumbsticks with TMR sensors for precise input and capacitive touch
- Grip Sense for motion gestures and gyro aiming
- Four rear grip buttons and dual trackpads for mouse-like control
- High-definition haptics for immersive feedback
- Steam Input support for full customization and community-shared layouts
- Comfortable ergonomics for extended gameplay
The controller maintains input parity with the Steam Deck, ensuring compatibility across the Steam library, and pairs with any Steam-enabled device for both VR and non-VR gaming.
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Steam Machine: Compact Console-Class Gaming PC
The Steam Machine delivers PC gaming performance to the living room in a compact 6-inch cube, offering six times the power of a Steam Deck. It is designed for 4K 60 FPS gaming with a semi-custom AMD CPU and GPU, supporting FSR upscaling. Running SteamOS, the console includes suspend/resume, cloud saves, and a console-style interface for living-room use.
Key Features:
- 4K 60 FPS gaming with AMD CPU + GPU and FSR support
- Storage: 512GB or 2TB, expandable via microSD
- Connectivity: 1 Gb Ethernet, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, USB-C, four USB-A ports, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- Built-in power supply and customizable LED strip
- Supports up to four Steam Controllers via integrated wireless adapter
- Can act as a host PC for streaming to Steam Deck, Steam Frame, or Steam Link clients
Steam Machine also participates in Valve’s Steam Verified program to indicate game compatibility, while remaining a fully functional PC for additional apps or operating systems.
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Availability
The Steam hardware family is expected to expand in early 2026. All three products — Steam Frame, Steam Controller, and Steam Machine — will launch in regions currently selling Steam Decks, including the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, and regions covered by Komodo (Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan). Specific pricing and release dates have not yet been announced.