The Steam Machine looks close to launch — and may get full-fat 4K 120Hz too

Valve's been importing something that isn't the Steam Deck or Steam Controller, and HDMI 2.1 could arrive via firmware update after launch

Valve breaks down the issues causing Steam Machine launch delay

Valve announced it would launch three pieces of hardware in 2026, but so far, we've only gotten our hands on the Steam Controller.
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Valve delays Steam Machine as hardware shortages affect 2026 release plans

Valve has confirmed delays to its upcoming Steam Machine hardware, citing ongoing supply chain challenges affecting its 2026 product lineup. The Steam Machine was first unveiled in November 2025 alongside the Steam Controller and Steam Frame,

This is Why You Won't Buy a Steam Machine in 2026

Valve's Steam Machine was supposed to be an affordable gaming PC for the living room. Rising memory and storage prices have turned that dream into a

AMD is adding HDMI 2.1 support for Linux. That’s good news for the Steam Machine.

Last year, we noted how the long-standing vagaries of HDMI licensing and open source AMD driver development combined to prevent the upcoming Steam Machine from receiving official support for the HDMI 2.
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Steam controller sold out in first 30 minutes of launch

Valve’s Steam Controller sold out within 30 minutes of its May 4th launch, as buyers rushed to purchase the controller. According to a PC Gamer report, the Steam Controller sold out in just 30 minutes.