Valve has announced three major bits of new hardware coming in 2026, with a PC called the Steam Machine, a new wireless VR headset called Steam Frame, and a brand new controller simply named the Steam Controller. The hardware will allow you to play all of your games in your Steam library from indie titles to AAA titles. Additionally, the Steam Machine will let you install apps and different operating systems.
So what kind of specs are we looking at? Let’s start with the Steam Machine, which will come in two models with those being one equipped with 512GB NVMe SSD and the other a 2TB NVMe SSD. All the other hardware will be the same internally, and both will include a high-speed microSD card slot.
CPU :Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T. Up to 4.8 GHz, 30W TDP
Displays: DisplayPort 1.4. Up to 4K @ 240Hz or 8K@60Hz. Supports HDR, FreeSync, and daisy-chaining
HDMI 2.0: Up to 4K @ 120Hz. Supports HDR, FreeSync, and CEC
USB: Two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports in the front. Two USB-A 2.0 High speed ports in the back. One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port in the back
Networking: Gigabit ethernet
LED Strip: 17 individually addressable RGB LEDs for system status and customizability
:Size and Weight: 152 mm tall (148 mm without feet), 162.4 mm deep, 156 mm wide and 2.6 kg
Operating System: SteamOS 3 (Arch-based)
Next up is the Steam Frame, which will support both VR and non-VR gaming. So you can strap the headset to your face, and play non VR games without needing another display. The Steam Frame will also come with controllers that are battery powered, so you will need a haul of AA batteries. The full specs for the Steam Frame and controllers are as follows.
Steam Frame
Processor: 4 nm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3. Architecture: ARM64
Power: Rechargeable 21.6 Wh Li-ion battery. One USB-C 2.0 port in the rear, for charging and data. Charge with USB-C, 45W
Modular Headstrap: Headstrap includes integrated dual audio drivers and and rechargeable battery on rear. Headstrap weight: 245g. Core module can be separated from headstrap, for other headstrap solutions.
Wireless Adapter: Wireless adapter included in the box. Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz). Provides direct, low-latency link between headset and PC
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
Speakers: Dual speaker drivers per ear, integrated into headstrap
Microphone: Dual microphone array
Size: 175mm x 95mm x 110mm (core module + facial interface)
Weight: 440 g – core module + headstrap. 185 g – core module
Operating System: SteamOS 3 (Arch-based)
Desktop: KDE Plasma
Steam Frame controller
Motion controls: Full 6-DOF tracking and IMU support
Gamepad controls: A B X Y buttons (right controller). D-pad (left controller). Full-size magnetic thumbsticks (TMR) with capacitive touch. L & R analog triggers. L & R bumpers. View /Â Menu / Steam buttons. Dual stage grip buttons
Haptics: Haptic motor in each controller
Finger tracking: Capacitive sensing for all input surfaces/ Capacitive finger tracking
Connectivity: 2.4ghz link to dedicated headset radio
Size: 126mm x 73mm x 87mm per controller
Weight: With battery 130 g per controller. Without battery 107 g per controller
Power: One replaceable AA battery per controller. 40hr battery life
Finally, we have the new Steam Controller, which sees revamp of the old Steam controller with newer hardware and a new design. It includes two trackpads on the front, four buttons on the back, parity with Steam Deck, Â gyro, capacitive touch thumbsticks, and a grip-sense feature. The full specs are below.
Gamepad controls: A B X Y buttons, D-pad, L & R analog triggers, L & R bumpers, View & Menu buttons. Steam & QAM buttons, 4x assignable grip buttons
Thumbsticks: 2x full-size magnetic thumbsticks (TMR) with capacitive touch
Haptics: 4x haptic motors
2x LRA haptic motors in trackpads for HD tactile feedback
2x High output LRA haptic motors in grips for HD game haptics including rumble
Trackpads: 2x 34.5mm square trackpads with haptic feedback. Pressure-sensitive for configurable click strength
Gyro: 6-axis IMU
Grip Sense: 2x capacitive areas along back of Steam Controller handles
Battery: 8.39 Wh Li-ion battery. 35+ hours of gameplay*
Battery life for tracked gameplay with Steam Frame is reduced
Size
Steam Controller: 111mm x 159mm x 57mm
Steam Controller Puck: 50mm x 28mm x 9mm
Weight
Steam Controller: 292 g
Steam Controller Puck: 16 g
Prices and release dates are yet to be confirmed for the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller, but we should learn more in the next few months.
