Overview
- Valve says it needs more time to set concrete prices and exact launch dates, though it still targets shipping Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller in the first half of 2026.
- An official FAQ confirms user-upgradeable storage and RAM, with NVMe 2230 or 2280 SSDs and DDR5 SODIMMs accessible inside Steam Machine.
- Valve reports most tested Steam games can reach 4K at 60 FPS using FSR, though some titles will need heavier upscaling or may play more consistently with VRR at a lower internal resolution.
- Steam Frame developer kits are available in limited quantities to Steamworks partners, and Valve plans ongoing technical deep dives on its Steam Hardware blog.
- Industry reporting points to sharp DRAM price spikes linked to large AI data-center deals, and unconfirmed retailer placeholders have suggested roughly $700-class pricing that Valve has not endorsed.