Overview
- Valve designer Lawrence Yang said Steam Machine verification will have “fewer constraints” than Steam Deck’s, with Deck‑Verified titles generally qualifying.
- Valve will run the same testing rounds and provide feedback to developers, while Steam Frame VR will use different requirements.
- The shift points to a much larger launch library of Machine‑Verified games, with handheld‑specific checks like small‑text readability less relevant on TV setups.
- Valve highlighted an “it just works” focus, explaining a Steam Controller Puck designed to reduce wireless interference and serve as a convenient charger to promote better receiver placement.
- Full technical criteria, pricing, and a firm release date are still not published, and some coverage cautions that looser rules could blunt the badge’s usefulness for setting performance expectations.