While gamers are currently excited about the Steam Machine, they may be less hyped once they learn about its price.

Since the announcement of the new console, much attention has been given to its power, price, and other factors to determine whether Valve’s Steam Machine can compete with current home consoles.

James Ratcliff joined GameRant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a ...

James Ratcliff joined GameRant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a ...

Valve announced the Steam Machine today alongside a new Steam Frame VR headset and a new Steam Controller. Following up on the success of its Steam Deck, Valve is clearly attempting to bridge the ...

Learn how to build a DIY Steam Machine for your living room using compact PCs and Basite OS while waiting for Valve's ...

Valve is making another run at offering a console-style experience in your living room. The company has announced a new Steam Machine and Steam Controller that let you play PC games on your TV in the ...

by Chris Harper — Sunday, December 14, 2025, 11:28 AM EDT Half-Life 3 may be a Steam Machine launch title, according to journalist Mike Straw. Since the Steam Machine's launch date and MSRP have yet ...

What if living room gaming could finally combine the ease of a console with the power of a PC, without the headaches of compatibility issues? Below, NerdNest takes you through how Valve’s new Steam ...