Valve announced a new Steam Machine and Steam Controller set to release in early 2026, aiming to provide a powerful, console-like PC gaming experience at home, with the Steam Machine featuring high-end specs and support for 4K gaming, and the Steam Controller offering customizable controls compatible across Steam devices.
Valve announced three new gaming hardware devices: the Steam Frame VR headset, a new Steam Controller, and a next-gen Steam Machine, all designed to enhance gaming on Steam and operate as open platforms. These devices are set to ship in early 2026 to regions including the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with specific pricing and launch dates to be finalized.
Valve announced a second-generation Steam Controller, a highly customizable Bluetooth gamepad compatible with Steam devices, featuring magnetic sticks, touchpads, and virtual buttons, aiming to offer a flexible gaming experience similar to the Steam Deck, with a release planned for early 2026.
Speculation suggests Valve is about to reveal new gaming hardware, including a Steam Controller with advanced finger-tracking, a high-end VR headset codenamed Deckard or Steam Frame, and a console-like device called Valve Fremont, potentially launching as soon as this week.