[UPDATE: Apparently Not] Steam Machine, Frame, and Controller Could Finally Be Here Soon

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[UPDATE: Apparently Not] Steam Machine, Frame, and Controller Could Finally Be Here Soon

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Valve’s Steam Trio Finally Gets a “Coming Soon” Nudge — But Don’t Pop the Champagne Yet

Remember when Valve teased three new hardware pieces—the Steam Machine, Frame, and Controller—back in November 2025? Yeah, us too. We got hyped… then hit with RAM/storage shortages, delays, and silence.

Fast forward to early 2026: Valve just dropped its Steam Year in Review 2025 post—and sure enough, the hardware trio is front and center. The kicker? They’re confirming all three will ship this year, though the original “first half 2026” target is now officially off the table.

SteamDB has also updated their listings to “Coming soon”—a small but meaningful sign Valve’s moving toward pre-orders (or at least pretending to). But here’s the rub: no pricing, no firm dates.

Early leaks suggested a $950+ Steam Machine—before North American taxes or markups. Meanwhile, component costs keep climbing, and handheld makers like AYN and Retroid are trimming lines or hiking prices.

So where does that leave us? Still waiting… but maybe slightly closer. Here’s hoping Valve drops pricing details soon—or at least gives us a timeline where “2026” doesn’t just mean “sometime before Christmas.”

What do you think the price tag should be? 🎮💸