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Valve to release Steam Machine and Steam Frame in summer 2026

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Valve has announced that its Steam Machine and Steam Frame hardware will be released in the summer of 2026. The company revealed the release window in a blog post detailing the Verified program, which assesses game compatibility for the devices. Pricing for the hardware remains undisclosed, with potential cost increases due to a global memory shortage impacting the gaming industry. AI

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Valve to release Steam Machine and Steam Frame in summer 2026

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Jessica Conditt) ·

    Steam Machine and Steam Frame are coming 'this summer'

    Still no price in sight.

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