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Windows Runs Slightly Faster Than SteamOS on the Steam Machine
That's surprising, but it could be considered a win for both OS developers.
Skip Valve’s Steam Machine: I Found 4 DIY Builds That Offer a Lot More for the Money
Valve released the Steam Machine at long last, but this tiny gaming PC costs more than expected, given its budget-grade parts. You can build a Steam Machine that's faster, even cheaper, or both.
Why Buy a $1K Steam Machine When Valve Is Giving Away SteamOS for Free?
Valve now lets you install SteamOS on AMD-powered PCs, with Intel and Nvidia support coming soon. It has the potential to transform the gaming landscape far more than the Steam Machine itself.
Valve Adds Windows Support to Steam Machine
The only downside is that it doesn't yet support dual-booting.
Sorry Valve, But the Steam Deck Outgrew My Need for a Steam Machine
With the Steam Deck, Valve reignited my passion for PC gaming by letting me play top titles on the go. However, the Steam Machine's living room focus doesn't fit into my life right now.
Missed the Steam Machine Preorder? SteamOS Pre-Builds Rolling Out Now
MetaPC has dropped its new range of SteamRoller PCs, but it won't be the last.
Valve Confirms Steam Machine Will Cost Over $1,000. Here's How to Buy One
The 512GB version will cost $1,049, while the 2TB version is $1,349. You can sign up now to join a waiting list, with orders opening up next week.
Valve Testing AMD's FSR 4 Upscaling Ahead of Steam Machine Launch
Will it be ready in time? With the big image quality improvements, I'd hope so.
Your Steam Deck Is Secretly a Linux PC. Here Are 10 Ways to Unlock Its Full Potential
Valve's SteamOS hides a powerful Linux desktop beneath its console-like interface. With a few button presses, you can unlock features that make the Steam Deck feel more like a PC than a gaming handheld.
Buying a Steam Controller? You Might Be Waiting Until 2027 for It to Ship
If you're lucky, you might get it by September, according to updated estimates from Valve.
Valve Is Getting Rid of Physical Steam Gift Cards, Citing Scammers
Valve expects retailers to be out of stock by year's end. It will continue to sell digital gift cards.
Valve's Steam Deck Is Back in Stock, But It Comes With a Shocking Price Hike
The Steam Deck will now set you back up to $300 more than before. Valve suggests the memory shortage and rising fuel costs are to blame.
Valve Overhauls Steam Tags, Kills Off Dozens But Adds New Categories, Too
If you love games about monotonous daily tasks, you can now filter titles using the Cleaning and Organizing tags. But say goodbye to tags for Dungeons and Dragons, Lego, NSFW, and more.
Valve's New Steam Controller Makes a Familiar, Iconic Noise When You Drop It
A Reddit user discovers that the new controller plays the Wilhelm scream when it's falling.
No Steam Machine Scalpers? Reservation System May Be Ready At Launch
A report spotted 4 different models of the Steam Machine, likely including the 512GB and 2TB versions.
Valve to Restart Steam Controller Orders on Friday With a Reservation System
Valve will open the 'reservation queue' for the controller on Friday, starting at 10 a.m. PST. 'Once you reserve, your place in line will be saved,' with the goal of fulfilling orders next week.
Valve Releases Steam Controller CAD Files So Modders Can Make It Their Own
Letting people play around with your hardware is a great way to encourage adoption.
Gamers Struggle to Buy New Steam Controller, Valve Pledges Restock 'Soon'
Thirty minutes after orders went live, would-be buyers faced 'sold out' alerts on Valve's website as scalpers quickly listed the $99 device for up to $700 on eBay.
Steam Machine Incoming? Valve Imports Thousands of 'Game Consoles' Into the US
Over the past few months, Valve has shipped over 100 tons of hardware from overseas.
Valve: We're 'Hard at Work' on Steam Deck 2
The upcoming handheld is still in development, with no clear release window. For now, gamers can grab the newest Steam Controller on May 4.
