Valve has taken a bold step into the future with the unveiling of three groundbreaking products: the next-gen Steam Machine, the latest Steam Controller, and the innovative Steam Frame VR headset. This marks a significant day for the company, renowned for its hit title Half-Life, as it ventures deeper into cutting-edge hardware. With this announcement, Valve is setting the stage for exciting developments in gaming technology.
Reinventing the Steam Machine
Valve has surprised fans with a new version of the Steam Machine, a decade after the original. Although the initial release was met with limited success, Valve believes the timing is now perfect for a reboot. Discussions with the company have shed light on the motivations behind this decision and what gamers can expect from this upgraded gaming device.
Dive into our extensive coverage, from a hands-on Steam Machine preview to insights on its potential impact on next-gen gaming.
The New Steam Controller
Accompanying the new Steam Machine is the updated Steam Controller. Valve has made a compelling case for this peripheral, highlighting features that might tempt even those who already own traditional gamepads.
Explore our detailed Steam Controller preview and watch our discussion video below, where we explore all the new hardware innovations Valve has to offer.
Unveiling the Steam Frame
Valve’s latest venture into virtual reality comes with the Steam Frame, a next-gen headset that operates independently of a PC. This advancement marks a step forward from the Valve Index, offering greater flexibility for VR enthusiasts.
Explore our comprehensive Steam Frame preview and exclusive interview with Valve to get the full picture of this cutting-edge device.
While the Steam Deck 2 remains a prospect for the future, Valve has explained its reasons for delaying a new handheld release. Interestingly, no new video games accompany these announcements, despite the past success of game releases like Half-Life: Alyx for VR showcases. Nonetheless, Valve continues to make waves with the introduction of the Steam Machine, a strategic move in the evolving PC-console hybrid market, a space even Microsoft is eyeing with its upcoming Xbox.