Steam Machine Price and Release Date Officially Confirmed By Valve

At long last, Valve has officially confirmed the price and release date for its highly anticipated Steam Machine. The system will officially cost $1,049 for its 512GB version without a Steam Controller, and it launches on June 30. From there, the price increases to $1,349 for the 2TB model without a controller, and $1,428 with a controller. Preorders will open up on June 25, giving fans a chance to secure their units ahead of launch.

Though not Valve's first attempt at offering a Steam-branded PC for the living room, the Steam Machine is arguably its most exciting. The system runs on Valve's own SteamOS, similarly to the portable Steam Deck, and it can function as a standard PC, complete with a separate operating system. Valve will also be using a Steam Machine Verified badge for games on its platform, just like it does for Steam Deck. This certification ensures that games are optimized for the Steam Machine, providing a smooth and immersive experience for users.

Steam Machine Tech Specs

Here are the key technical details of the Steam Machine:

  • CPU: Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T, up to 4.8 GHz, 30W TDP
  • GPU: Semi-Custom AMD RDNA3 28CUs, 2.45GHz max sustained clock, 110W TDP
  • RAM: 16GB DDR5 + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
  • Power: Internal power supply, AC power 110-240V
  • Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD or 2TB NVMe SSD

Both models include a high-speed microSD card slot, offering users additional storage flexibility and the ability to expand their gaming library on the go.

Earlier this month, Valve indicated that it was ready to lift the veil on the Steam Machine and its next-generation VR headset, the Steam Frame. The company committed to a summer release window for both devices, and a few months earlier, it launched its new Steam Controller.

In case you missed out on grabbing one when preorders first went live, you're going to be in for a long wait, as new stock will only arrive in 2027. This delay highlights the high demand for the Steam Controller and the growing interest in Valve's ecosystem of gaming hardware. As the Steam Machine approaches its release date, fans are eagerly anticipating the performance and capabilities of this new system, which promises to bring high-end PC gaming to the living room in a more accessible and streamlined way.