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Valve Reaffirms 2026 Release for Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Controller

Valve updated its blog to replace tentative wording after questions about possible delays.

Overview

  • Following the edited post, Valve told The Verge that nothing in its launch plan has changed and that all three devices will ship this year.
  • The company cites global memory and storage shortages driving up component costs, which could affect availability and pricing.
  • Valve says it will revisit exact shipping schedules and MSRPs and will share details once plans are finalized.
  • The earlier goal to launch before the end of March 2026 now appears unlikely based on the latest guidance.
  • Previously shared specs list the Steam Machine with 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and Valve notes memory constraints have already limited Steam Deck OLED stock.