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Sales of Valve's Steam Deck have dropped significantly since a May 2026 price hike, with estimates suggesting an 80% decline in weekly units sold.

A review of Valve's Steam Machine gaming console, testing its performance across multiple games and resolutions, highlighting compromises in 4K gaming but solid 1080p performance.

Valve reversed course on discontinuing replacement batteries for the Steam Deck LCD, after iFixit confirmed it will continue to stock OEM parts sourced through Valve's partners.

Valve's new Steam Machine verification system lacks compatibility ratings for graphically demanding games, leaving Steam Machine owners uncertain about running titles that are 'Unsupported' on the Steam Deck but may work on the more powerful hardware.

Valve has open-sourced the design for a DIY e-ink display front panel for the Steam Machine, called 'Inkterface', providing a parts list and assembly instructions under the MIT license.

Dbrand cancels and destroys its Portal-themed Companion Cube shell for the Steam Machine after Valve's legal action, and The Verge shares photos of the product before destruction.

Dbrand cancels its Portal-themed Steam Machine Companion Cube and issues refunds after Valve's legal team requested takedown because Dbrand did not obtain a license.

The article examines the cost of building a PC comparable to Valve's Steam Machine using off-the-shelf parts, concluding that a similar build is more expensive and larger, despite using comparable components.

Valve is working with Intel and Nvidia to expand SteamOS support to more GPUs and handhelds, with initial firmware for Intel handhelds and ongoing driver work for Nvidia.

Valve engineers describe the brutal reality of RAM negotiations in 2026, with take-it-or-leave-it pricing from suppliers, contributing to the high $1,049 starting price of the Steam Machine.

Valve's Steam Machine will ship on June 29 for $1,049, but due to component shortages, availability is limited and a randomized reservation system will determine initial buyers.

Valve unveils the Steam Machine's price, starting at $1,049, highlighting the rising cost of gaming hardware due to the global RAM shortage and signaling an increasingly expensive future for game consoles.

Valve is working with AMD to bring FSR 4 upscaling to the Steam Machine, promising significant graphical improvements for the console.

Steam Machine is a gaming hardware product by Valve that allows users to play Steam games on their TV.

Valve introduces a reservation system for the Steam Machine, allowing users to sign up for a chance to purchase the device with various configurations and pricing options.

Valve has released SteamOS 3.8.10 with improved desktop hardware compatibility, including early Nvidia driver support, allowing users to build their own Steam Machine-like gaming PCs. The update aims to make SteamOS easier to install on custom hardware, though dual-booting is not yet supported.

Valve explains why it is not subsidizing the Steam Machine, citing commitment to open ecosystems over the traditional console model of selling hardware at a loss.

Valve's Steam Machine is a compact, console-like PC designed for the living room, starting at $1,049. It offers a smooth gamepad-based experience and a vast game library, but comes at a premium price compared to traditional consoles like the PS5.

Valve has announced that the Steam Machine will start at $1,049 and go on sale June 29th via a reservation system. The living room-friendly PC offers four configurations and aims to compete with consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Valve's new Steam Controller has high demand leading to shipping delays, with new reservations indicating a 2027 delivery date.