Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine

The Steam Machine is Valve's new piece of hardware entering the scene as a mini PC built for living room gaming. I love a lot about it, had some issues with it, but overall came away from my time with it feeling very positive. The big question mark has been around the Steam Machine price. After the Steam Deck had a jump in price, we knew that would be a major factor in who to recommend this to for PC gaming. The Steam Machine specs in coordination with how well it works with the Steam Controller being still make this an appealing PC rig to consider.

A wonderful design can't beat the ugly realities of pricing, performance, and consumer value.

Valve opened Steam Machine pre-orders, giving you a chance to get your name down early for a reservation, though it may be a while until you get it .

Grand Theft Auto 6 isn't coming out on PC right away, but when it inevitably does, it should run on the Steam Machine, albeit at lower settings.

Valve continues to be mum on pricing or release date for the 2026 Steam Machine, but leaks from a data mine reveal new details.