Valve confirmed that its new Steam Machine will go on sale June 29, using a randomized reservation queue to make purchasing "less frustrating and more fair." The base model starts at $1,049 and ships with a 512 GB SSD, while a higher‑end version with a 2 TB drive costs $1,349. Either configuration can be bundled with a Steam Controller for $79, and the 2 TB model includes exclusive red‑fabric and walnut‑finish faceplates.
Both machines run SteamOS on a custom six‑core AMD Zen 4 CPU clocked up to 4.8 GHz, paired with an integrated AMD RDNA 3 GPU that offers 28 compute units and 8 GB of dedicated DDR6 VRAM. A fixed 16 GB of DDR5 memory is soldered to the board, providing enough horsepower for moderately demanding games when upscaled to a TV display.
The launch arrives amid a spike in component prices driven by the AI boom, which has delayed the rollout. Valve hopes the reservation system will smooth demand, and buyers will need to monitor the queue for availability. The Steam Machine aims to bring a console‑like experience to living‑room PCs, leveraging the same Linux‑based ecosystem as the Steam Deck.
