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Valve’s Steam Machine and Steam Frame Launch Plans May Finally Be Coming Together
Valve’s long-awaited PC console finally has a face—and a shipping address. After months of silence and wild speculation, the steam machine is no longer just vaporware. Insiders report that reviewers are already holding early units of both the Steam Machine and the Steam Frame, signaling that the official launch is inches away.
Here’s the timeline that’s starting to take shape: Expect an official hardware announcement between June 22 and June 30, with a strong lean toward Tuesday, June 23 at 10 AM PT. Reservations are likely to open a week later, on June 30. To get there, Valve has been quietly moving mountains—literally. Recent logistics data shows nearly 35 tons of “VR Devices” and over 140 tons of “Game Consoles” hitting US warehouses. That’s not a typo; that’s a full-scale invasion.
What’s in the box? The Steam Machine arrives with a Steam Controller and mounting brackets, though you might want to check your wallet before pre-ordering. Sources hint the price point could be steep. Meanwhile, the Steam Frame is getting serious love, with new ARM-based SteamOS packages appearing for the headset. This isn’t just about VR; it’s a massive step for Valve’s ecosystem. The smoke has finally turned into fire, and we’re getting ready to light the match.