Valve made a big splash this week with the announcement of the Steam Machine, a six-inch device launching in 2026 that lets you play PC games on your TV. While some see this as Valve trying to compete with Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo for living room dominance, Valve actually developed the Steam Machine by focusing on what’s popular in PC gaming right now, rather than following the console market.
According to software engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais, Valve didn’t consider existing consoles when developing the Steam Machine. Instead, they focused entirely on what was happening in the PC gaming world to guide their design.
He also acknowledged there was significant overlap between the Steam Machine and traditional consoles, explaining that the Steam Machine was designed to improve PC gaming in the living room – an area where consoles have always excelled.
Most of our thinking isn’t really based on what’s happening with the consoles themselves, so we don’t have many predictions about where that market is going,” Griffais explained. “However, we’re seeing that people appreciate the flexibility and customization of a PC-like experience, and we’re pleased that platforms are starting to incorporate those features more often.
I’ve been hearing whispers that the next Xbox might be less like a typical console and more like a powerful PC. It’s interesting because Valve, the folks behind Steam, actually see their Steam Machine as a PC first, not a console. So maybe Microsoft is thinking along similar lines!
The Steam Machine is simply another choice for PC gamers. If you’re already enjoying PC gaming, that’s fantastic, and we fully support that. We’re committed to PC gaming and want to offer more ways to play. We see the Steam Machine as a great addition to either your living room or desktop setup – just another option for playing your Steam games.
Valve plans to release the Steam Machine, the Steam Frame VR headset, and a new Steam controller in 2026. While the company hasn’t announced pricing for any of these devices, they’ve stated their goal is to make the Steam Machine “affordable.” Industry analyst Rhys Elliott suggests a price of around $400 would be ideal.
The Steam Machine, like the Steam Deck, uses the SteamOS operating system, which is built on Linux. However, the Steam Machine is designed as a traditional console.
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2025-11-13 23:39