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Announced on November 12, 2025, alongside the Second Generation Steam Controller and the Steam Frame, Valve's second go at the Steam Machine is a compact 6x6-inch Linux-based PC designed to offer an accessible, console-like gaming experience built on SteamOS. The new Steam Machine features a semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU and RDNA-3 GPU, which offer more than 6 times the performance power of the Steam Deck. With living-room gaming in mind, the Steam Machine supports 4K at 60 FPS with FSR upscaling.

The Steam Machine (2nd Generation) is offered in either 512 GB or 2 TB SSD configurations; however, both have expandable storage via a high-speed MicroSD card slot. Additionally, users can customize the LED status strip or disable it entirely, and can swap out the front plate.

Valve started shipping 2nd-gen Steam Machines globally in June 2026, with the base 512 GB model priced at $1,049 and the 2TB model priced at $1,349. Steam Controllers can be bundled at a discounted +$79 with either model.

Technical Specifications

General Information

  • CPU: Semi-Custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T
    • Up to 4.8 GHz, 30W TDP
  • GPU: Semi-Custom AMD RDNA3 28CUs
    • 2.45 GHz max sustained clock, 110W TDP
  • RAM: 16 GB DDR5 + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
  • Power: Internal Power Supply, AC Power 110 - 240V
  • Storage:
    • 512 GB NVMe SSD
    • 2 TB NVMe SSD
  • Expandable Storage: High-speed MicroSD Card Slot

Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi: 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 Dedicated Antenna
  • Steam Controller: Integrated 2.4 GHz Steam Controller Wireless Adapter

I/O

  • Display:
    • DisplayPort 1.4:
      • Up to 4K@240 Hz or 8K@60 Hz
      • Supports HDR, FreeSync, and Daisy-Chaining
    • HDMI 2.0:
      • Up to 4K@120 Hz
      • Supports HDR, FreeSync, and CEC
  • USB:
    • Two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports in the front
    • Two USB-A 2.0 High Speed Ports in the back
    • Once USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Port in the back
  • Networking: Gigabit Ethernet
  • LED Strip: 17 Individually Addressable RGB LEDs for system status and customization

Size & Weight

  • Size:
    • Height: 152 mm (148 mm without feet) / 5.98 in (5.83 in without feet)
    • Depth: 162.4 mm / 6.39 in
    • Width: 156 mm / 6.14 in
  • Weight: 2.6 kg / 5.73 lb

Software

  • Operating System: SteamOS 3 (Arch-Based)
  • Desktop Environment: KDE Plasma
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